Whether you are moving near the Aviano Air Force Base in northern Italy or more south to the NSA Naples Navy Base, you’ll want to ensure your PCS to Italy is well-planned and organized. Compared to CONUS moves, OCONUS (outside of the continental United States) moves have more processes and steps to follow from the […]
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Ensure a Smooth PCS Move with a Home Inventory Checklist
It can be tough to wrap your mind around what needs to be accounted for before, during and after your move. Add the complexities that come with a Permanent Change of Station (PCS), and your move just doubled in complication and logistical challenges. Utilizing checklists to help you manage your move is a great way […]
Military Renters, This Is How To Give Notice To Your Landlord
Among the list of chores that need to be completed when you go through a Permanent Change of Station (PCS), offering your landlord notice of your move-out date may feel like a minor detail. While this may not be the first item on your checklist, it’s important not to forget! After all, not delivering sufficient […]
Your Next Military Move Checklist—Processes and Strategies to Know
When it comes to military moves, there are two types of people— the planning type or the spontaneous type. If you like to plan your moves, you’ve probably already been checking your schedule and assigning dates to prepare for your next military move. No matter which side of the spectrum you fall on, we’ve got […]
All About the Military Separation Process: Expert Tips & In-Depth Guide
You did it! Your active-duty service is ending. You are nearing that fork in the road that leads you off-post and toward the Veteran life. Military separation is like an epic road trip filled with turnpikes, rest stops and detours. This new adventure can lead you to a new home, a new job and who […]
What Can a Landlord Charge For When You Move Out in 2023?
Members of our United States Armed Forces must be ready to deploy at any time, depending on our nation’s defense and personnel needs. So when they hear, “Time to move out!” for their next mission, it can often mean move-out time for the service member living in an off-base apartment. Although military members often have […]
What is Your PCS Weight Allowance in 2023? PCS Packing Guide and Tips
Spring is in the air, and that means peak Permanent Change of Station (PCS) season is fast approaching. If you are anticipating PCS orders coming in soon, it’s time to get ahead of the moving process. Part of that is understanding what your current PCS weight allowance is and how that coincides with moving your […]
4 PCS Entitlements You Should Know About in 2023
Moving to a new home every few years is an exciting yet stressful part of being in the military. Understanding your PCS entitlements will make this chaotic time a bit more tolerable as you embark on your next great adventure. From purchasing packing supplies and protecting your personal goods to paying for a moving company […]
How to Take Great Real Estate Photos with an iPhone
Your Permanent Change of Station orders have arrived, and a move is in the near future. Before you embark on this fun adventure, you may need to place your home for sale or rent. If you’re a military member hoping to save some money and sell or rent your house yourself, it would benefit you […]
Geo Bachelor—The Pros & Cons of Geo-Baching
Obtaining Permanent Change of Station (PCS) orders can sometimes set off a roller coaster of emotions for military families. Excitement, worry, relief, sadness, fear, hope and resignation are just a few of the common feelings military members and their families feel when facing PCS. Many military families adjust quickly and can make any new city […]