Renting, and the rental deposit, is a fact of life for many military families. Protect your deposit and improve the odds of getting it back with these five tips! There are many expenses involved with moving in or out of a rental home during a PCS, with the rental deposit being one of the largest. […]
PCS Tips
5 Points to Review Before Signing a Lease
When you find that perfect home, your first instinct may be to sign the lease as quickly as possible. But, before you sign a lease, be sure to review these points. Finding a new home can be a stressful part of your move and typically one that you want to settle as soon as possible. […]
Giving Notice to Your Landlord. What You Need to Know.
You’ve received orders and now it’s time to start the PCS process. It’s important that you provide proper notification to your current landlord to avoid potential legal issues in exiting your lease. Whether you live on or off base, it’s important to understand your lease termination provisions to make the transition out of your current […]
When You’re Waiting For Your HHG
When your household goods and you arrive at your new duty station on different schedules, these are the things you’re going to want to have on hand! Ah, so you made it to your new destination, which signifies the end of a PCS, right? Wrong. Before you let out a sigh of relief, you still […]
5 Things To Ask Before You Sign A Lease
When you find the perfect home during your PCS, your first instinct may be to sign the lease as quickly as possible. But, before you do, ask these five questions. Finding the right place to live is an important component of feeling at home during your next assignment. But it is key to not let your hurry to […]
How To Negotiate For Lower Rent
Everything in life is negotiable – maybe even your rent. If you can lower the rent on the home you want by just $50 a month, you’ll see $600 in savings each year! AHRN.com got the breakdown from landlord Lisa Klinkhammer on how to negotiate for lower rent. AHRN.com home owner Lisa Klinkhammer values the […]
Move Out Inspection – What Is Your Landlord Looking For
As we count down to the height of PCS season, military service members and their families around the world are preparing for one moment that can have substantial financial impact – the move out inspection. AHRN.com checked in with former renter and current land lord Lisa Klinkhammer about what she looks for during a move […]
How To Give Notice To Your Landlord
In this list of things that have to get done when you PCS, offering your landlord notice of your move out may feel like a small detail. However, it is important to get this detail correct to avoid legal complications for your move. The last three months or so before a PCS are a classic […]
Should You Be Prepared For Household Good (HHG) Delays?
Service members choosing to utilize government movers during a PCS count on the availability and timely service of the contractors handling their personal belongings. As the military community prepares for the busiest part of the moving season, those contractors are concerned they won’t be able to deliver according to a recent Military Times article. Concerns […]
PCSing To Germany: Moving or Selling Your Vehicle
Moving overseas can be stressful, but knowing what to expect – especially where expenses are concerned— can help you manage your family’s budget. AHRN.com reached out to military spouse blogger Melissa Gilliam Shaw to share her experiences budgeting for personal vehicle expenses in Germany. Vehicle expenses are one of the largest single expenses categories your […]