Introduction Buying a house with bad credit may seem like an impossible task, but the team here at AHRN has some expert tips that’ll make it a much more manageable process. If you’re here asking how to buy a house with bad credit, we’re going to safely assume that your credit score is … sub-prime. […]
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Military Home Loans: A Comprehensive Guide for Active Duty
Introduction Serving your country is no small feat, but it may seem like a piece of cake when compared to the process of getting a home loan. If you’re an active-duty Servicemember looking to become a homeowner or move to a new house any time soon, you should know about all the military home loans […]
NEW 2021 Air Force Housing Tenant Rights – What You Need to Know!
Introduction Recently the Department of Defense released the updated Tenant Bill of Rights that is effective as of August 1st, 2021. The Department of the Air Force is implementing the last four housing rights out of 18 by the end of the 2021 Fiscal Year. What does this mean for you and your family? What […]
Military Pay: In-Depth Guide & Expert Tips (2022 Edition)
Introduction Military pay is more than a salary. If you only look at basic military pay, it might seem shocking. The numbers look low. But, basic pay is just the beginning of military compensation. It is a total package including health care plus allowances for housing, food, uniforms and more. Let’s take a look at […]
No PCS Checklist is Complete Without the Protection of a Home Inventory!
Introduction When you receive permanent change of station orders, it is important to get organized. And the best way to start is to create a PCS checklist to help you stay in command of your family’s move. Stress less with solid preparation and planning. AHRN’s relocation experts want to help make sure your PCS goes […]
What Items Are on the PCS Prohibited List? A List of What You Can’t Pack!
Introduction One of the bright spots of military moving is leaving the packing and loading of your household goods (again) to the government-contracted commercial carriers. All too often, though, the end of a packing down results in the carrier walking the service member through a pile of prohibited PCS items that can not be transported […]
What Can a Landlord Charge For When You Move Out? (2022 Edition)
Introduction Members of our U.S. armed forces must be ready to deploy at any time, depending on our nation’s defense and personnel needs. So when they hear, “Time to move out!” for their next mission, it can often mean move-out time for the service member living in an off-installation apartment. Service members have some special […]
Geo Bachelor: Pros & Cons When Considering Living Apart
Introduction For military families, getting Permanent Change of Station orders can sometimes set off a roller coaster of emotions: excitement, worry, relief, fear, hope, resignation and many others. Sometimes all in one day! And while a lot of these families adjust quickly and make any new city feel like home, for others, the inevitable uprooting […]
What is Your 2022 PCS Weight Allowance? In-Depth Guide & 6 Tips
Introduction Spring is in the air, and that means peak PCS season is fast approaching. If you are anticipating PCS orders coming in soon, it’s time to get ahead of the moving process. Part of that is understanding what your current PCS weight allowance is and how that coincides with moving your entire household across […]
PCS Military Move: An In-Depth Guide & 15 Expert Tips (2022 Edition)
Introduction PCS military members are all about that relocation life. Everyone and everything in your household will be on the move soon after you get PCS orders. Sound stress-inducing? It is. But you can make it a lot better if you lean into your permanent change of station. Hype yourself up to get really into […]