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 […]
PCS Tips
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 […]
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 […]
Essential Questions to Ask Your 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 huge impact on your housing experience. Although you won’t see them every day (hopefully), a landlord’s approach to renting can determine the amount of financial and physical stress you experience. […]
Home Search Checklist: Find the Best Military Housing
For many military families, much of the stress that comes with a Permanent Change of Station (PCS) stems from choosing the right home. To help you simplify the process of finding the best military housing for your family, check out our Home Search Checklist and Questionnaire. Even the most resilient and flexible military members feel […]
How To Find A Property Management Company
Managing a rental home from across the country or overseas can be daunting for military homeowners. For this reason, many service members turn to property management companies to help them navigate the process of renting their property while they are away. Knowing how to find a property management company that will have your best interest […]
Prepare for the Cost of Your PCS with a Solid Moving Budget
Get a head start on making your permanent change of station (PCS) move as seamless and stress-free as possible with a solid PCS budget. Planning ahead for move-related expenses will help you keep track of costs that the military may reimburse you for. In addition, a budget will help you ensure that the expenses you […]
Living On Base vs. Off Base — Let’s Weigh The Options
With each Permanent Change of Station (PCS), service members and their families are faced with the choice between living on base vs. off base. Aspects such as military lifestyle, commute time and cost of living play a significant role in this decision. Across all military communities, you will find strong opinions regarding the pros and […]