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 […]
Make the Most of Your Partial PPM
Avoid the sore back of a full DITY move but keep the essentials available with a partial PPM. AHRN.com has put together what you need to know to make the most of your partial DITY move! Eight months after I married my husband, I found myself facing a mid-deployment local move across town. I think […]
Fostering Military Pets: What You Need To Know
Caring for our furry friends and family members is some of the most rewarding hard work a person can do. Anybody that thinks otherwise has probably never known the joys of a big, ol’ doggie nuzzle or rubbing a purring kitty’s tummy. Trust us, it’s the best. And if you’re the kind of person who’s […]
How to Take Online Classes With Your GI Bill
Few military benefits available to veterans and their families are as beneficial and easy to use as the GI Bill. Whether you’re looking to jumpstart your post-military career with a degree or expand your horizons with some higher learning, it’s an amazing program. That said, the time commitment it takes to earn a two or […]
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 […]
2020 Spring Cleaning Guide: An Easier PCS
The calendar says March – which means spring is on the way despite much of the country dealing with winter weather. If you’re trapped inside waiting for it to warm up you have the perfect opportunity to plan your spring cleaning and get a jump start on an easier PCS. Cleaning ahead of a PCS […]
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 […]
What is OCONUS and How Do I PCS There?
At the most basic level of categorization, military moves are often broken down into CONUS and OCONUS. While any move is difficult and stressful, an OCONUS move can seem even more intimidating. But with some good planning and pointers, it doesn’t have to be too arduous a process. What is OCONUS OCONUS (typically pronounced “oh-CONE-us”) […]