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 […]
PCS Tips
Budgeting for Your PCS to Germany: Traveling with a Pet
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 an OCONUS PCS with a pet. If you’re traveling overseas with your family’s favorite furry, four-legged […]
How To Master The Rental Walk Through
As part of the military community, chances are that you and your family are no strangers to relocating and have experience with ever important rental walk through. Here is your guide to mastering the rental walk-through to ensure your deposit is returned! Fortunately, there are plenty of things you can do to get this money […]
Shipping Your Vehicle CONUS
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
Your PCS Budget
Get a head start on a smooth PCS with AHRN.com’s PCS Budget. Planning ahead for move-related expenses will help to keep you on track and reduce the financial stress of a military move. Selling Your Home? If you plan on selling your current home, it is vital to prepare yourself financially as early as possible. You will […]