Juggling household goods, pets, kids and multiple cars on a cross country road trip to get to your next installation can be an overwhelming prospect. Take some of the stress out of your PCS by shipping your vehicle on a CONUS move! Choosing A Transporter 1. Know what you need There are a range of […]
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Interview Your Potential Landlord
Whether you choose to live off post for the schools, spouse employment opportunities or just to get away from work, your landlord can have a personal and dramatic impact on your housing experience. A positive, productive relationship with your new landlord or property manager starts with effective communication. Get it right from the start by interviewing […]
K16 Korea – What You Need To Know
At AHRN.com, we want to offer our readers a place to turn to when facing the challenge of a PCS. You know how it is when you get orders. You go to your Facebook friends list, find someone who is there or has been recently and get all the details! We are sharing the little […]
The Changing Face Of Military Housing
As the draw down continues and the military community adapts, privatized military housing contractors are looking to options outside the Active Duty population to fill units. AHRN.com reached out to military families to ask how these changes would affect their housing decisions. Living Behind the gates For many military families, whether or not to live […]
Improve Your Home Security
With many families traveling during the summer, home security becomes a more prominent concern. AHRN.com has put together four things you need to now about improving your home security. With many military families renting their homes, home security can be a balancing act between the renter and the landlord. Home systems provide that extra layer […]
10 Tips For Renting With Pets
Frequent PCS moves affect every member of the family – including the furry, feathered or four-legged variety. Pets offer military families a needed source of love and support but can make the challenge of finding housing even more difficult. It is every military pet owner’s responsibility to give their pet the opportunity to be a good tenant. […]
Housing in Wiesbaden Germany
A smooth OCONUS PCS often comes down to the details. AHRN.com has invited blogger Melissa Shaw, currently living in Germany, to share the details of housing in Wiesbaden! One of the most common questions I see asked online by families preparing to PCS to Wiesbaden is “What is housing like there?” USAG Wiesbaden, which services 17 […]
How To Find A Property Management Company
Managing a rental home from across the country or overseas can be a daunting challenge for military home owners. At AHRN.com, we work to bring you the necessary tools and information – from tips for self managing to writing stand out listings. Today, we’ve asked one of our valued property managers, Ann Ezell, to share […]
How To Choose The Right Home For You
For many military families, much of the stress that accompanies a PCS stems from figuring out how to choose the right home. Even the most resilient and flexible among us feel better with an established home base. AHRN.com has put together this downloadable questionnaire to help you simplify your next PCS. Housing options at military […]
Decisions: To Live On Or Off Base/Post?
With every PCS, service members and their families choose between on and off post housing. Lifestyle, finances and availability all play a role in this important decision. AHRN.com has put together a simple list of pros and cons to consider as you make your next housing choice! In any military community, you will often find […]