Whether you are a new renter to the area or a seasoned tenant thinking of resigning a lease, you may be wondering, “Can rent be negotiated?” While the answer is a simple “yes,” the process of negotiating your rent down requires a thoughtful approach. Although the idea of asking for lower rent may feel uncomfortable […]
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5 Questions to Ask a Realtor When Buying a House
Among all of the big decisions you’ll make regarding buying a home, you cannot understate the importance of choosing who will help you throughout your homebuying journey. Knowing the right questions to ask a Realtor can help you find the right expert for your situation. A real estate professional who understands your needs, including the […]
Your Homebuying Process Checklist
If buying a home is on the horizon, it’s time to start educating yourself about the homebuying process and timeline. Fortunately, there are numerous resources available to help guide service members and Veterans through the process of purchasing a property. Knowing the steps of the homebuying process will help you proceed with confidence and minimize […]
What You Need to Know When Buying New Home Construction
When you think about purchasing a new construction home, you may assume this type of property comes with fewer problems than sometimes found in a previously owned home. However, that’s not always the case. Builders cutting corners and unexpected additional costs are just a couple of the issues homeowners face when buying a new construction […]
Should I Rent or Buy a House? 6 Questions to Ask Before
To rent or to buy a house?—That is the question! Due to the frequent moving requirements for most military members, the decision to become a homeowner requires great consideration of finances and other logistics. Homeownership is a great opportunity to invest your money rather than continuing to pay for something you’ll never own. With the […]
Move-Out Inspection: What Landlords Look For During an Inspection
As we count down to the height of PCS season, military service members and their families around the world are preparing to pack up and move to their new installation. With that comes the often dreaded but sometimes financially beneficial move-out inspection. For someone who moves from one military rental to another often, the ability […]
Shipping Your Vehicle for a CONUS Military Move
Juggling the needs of pets and kids while organizing household goods and multiple cars before PCSing to your next installation can be very overwhelming. Once you begin planning your military move, you may discover it isn’t practical to drive two (or more) cars several hours to their new home. Even military families with one vehicle […]
PCSing To Germany — Selling or Transporting Your Car Overseas
Getting PCS (Permanent Change of Station) orders outside of the continental United States (OCONUS) can be very exciting yet overwhelming. A part of your PCS moving checklist when going abroad may be what to do with your vehicle. You may wonder if it’s best to bring it with you and complete the steps needed to […]
Seoul Air Base — A Guide to Living Around K16 Korea
Also known as “K16”, the Seoul Air Base is one of the farthest places a military member can PCS to from the United States. It is considered one of the most culturally distinct areas a service member can experience during their military career. With these facts in mind, it is understandable why many who are […]
9 Expert Tips for Renting and PCSing With Pets
Frequent PCS moves affect every member of the family – including those of the furry, feathered or scaley variety. Renting with a pet can make finding military housing quite challenging. However, since they offer military families much-needed love and support while PCSing, pets are well worth the effort. It is every military pet owner’s responsibility […]