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 […]
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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 […]
4 Moving Apps to Make Your Military PCS Move More Convenient
The weeks leading up to a PCS move are full of decisions, paperwork and long to-do lists. With everything going on during this time, it is all too easy for items to become lost or errands forgotten! Nowadays, with our ever-present phones and tablets, we have the opportunity to give ourselves a powerful tool when […]
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 […]
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 […]
Partial DITY Move—Expert Tips & In-Depth Guide
As a military member who has received permanent change of station (PCS) orders, you’re gearing up to move to another part of the country or even across the world. Perhaps this is your first time PCSing, or maybe it’s your 10th time. No matter how experienced you are with moving, one thing is for certain—It […]