Introduction So you’ve received permanent change of station (PCS) orders and are facing the prospect of moving house and home across the country. Maybe this is the first time, maybe it’s the tenth. There are several options to how you can conduct your move from a full household goods move, a personally procured move (PPM) […]
Veterans Day 2020
2020 VETERANS DAY SALUTING THOSE WHO SERVED Why do we celebrate Veterans Day? We celebrate Veterans Day to honor the soldiers, sailors, marines, and airmen who put their lives on the line to defend the freedoms that we take for granted. https://youtu.be/qv7RRwDcehc End of“The GreatWar” The day the war officially ended with the Treaty of […]
VA IRRRL Loan: Everything You Need to Know
At first glance, a VA Loan looks like a fairly straightforward benefit to claim and take advantage of. And for a standard loan, that’s pretty much true. After all, the main point of this benefit is to help veterans purchase their dream homes with confidence and ease. But there are some specific circumstances and types […]
The Best Work From Home Jobs for Military Spouses
Staying employed while married to someone on active duty is not easy. After all, it’s hard to keep a job in any one place when you PCS every few years. And lots of military bases across all branches are in remote or rural areas with limited employment opportunities to begin with. Moreover, with lengthy deployments […]
How to Become a Property Manager
Property management is a topic we write about a fair amount here at AHRN. But we usually cover things like tips, advice, and important news for property managers. What about people interested in pursuing a career, or even a side gig, in the field? If you’re wondering how to become a property manager, or even […]
What is a Military Relocation Professional?
Helping people find, buy, and move into a home takes lots of hard work and specialized knowledge. Even in the simplest of circumstances, working as a real estate agent is no easy task. And when it comes to the military community, circumstances are rarely simple. Pretty much never, really. Don’t let that intimidate you. Any […]
Want Quality Real Estate Leads? Here’s How to Get Them
What Makes a Quality Real Estate Lead? First things first. What, exactly, are we talking about when invoking that often-overused phrase “quality lead” in the world of real estate? In simplest terms, a quality lead is one that ends in a sale. Sure, there is room for nuance here, with some “quality” leads taking time […]
Shopkick Your Next PCS Move into High Gear
Setting aside all the physical and mental stresses of moving (which is no easy task, because there are more than enough of those), the process is always an expensive one. Even with all the swell and helpful benefits, advances, and reimbursements available to those moving on PCS orders, expenses add up. Many of them outside […]
What To Do When Your Tenant Terminates a Lease on Orders
The transient nature of military service, with military personnel and families moving every few years whether they like it or not, has upsides and downsides for landlords. You’re guaranteed a regular influx of new potential tenants to the area, but your tenants will also eventually receive PCS orders requiring them to move. The prime PCS […]
Top 15 Apps For Your PCS Move
Moving, whether it’s a PCS or not, is never going to be an easy process. That’s just an unavoidable fact of life. But there are plenty of ways to make it a little less hard. These are a few you can put right in the palm of your hand. Before You Move Mint: The various expenses […]