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 […]
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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 […]
The PCS Prohibited List: What Will Military Movers Not Pack?
One of the bright spots of military moving is leaving the packing and loading of your household goods to the government-contracted commercial carriers! That’s right, as you PCS time and time again, you can choose to sit back while the professionals pack, load and unload your possessions. All too often, though, the end of a […]
How To Buy a House: An In-Depth Guide for Soon-To-Be Homeowners
Many Veterans and military members searching for homes in 2022 experienced challenges finding the home of their dreams. The market started with low housing inventory and high competition, and now high inflation and equally high mortgage rates. To help those searching for a home, we’ve put together a handful of our favorite resources Veterans can […]
Moving With Pets: A Complete Guide for Furry Friends in a Military Move
Introduction Moving to a new installation can be tough enough when you’re not moving with pets. If you do throw a pet (or even multiple pets) in the mix, it becomes even more nerve-racking. If you’re someone who has never moved while owning pets, you may not even know where to start. Good thing you’re […]
Multi Purpose Rooms: 3 Ways to Organize Spaces Due to COVID-19
Introduction Our homes, whether we’ve lived in them for decades or just a few years between PCS moves, are unquestionably among the most vital spaces in our lives. And with the ongoing implications of the COVID-19 pandemic the importance of the houses, condos, or apartments we occupy with our loved ones has never been more […]
Shopkick Your Next PCS Move into High Gear
Setting aside all the physical and mental stresses of moving (which is no easy task, because there are more than enough of those), the process is always an expensive one. Even with all the swell and helpful benefits, advances, and reimbursements available to those moving on PCS orders, expenses add up. Many of them outside […]
Top 15 Apps For Your PCS Move
Moving, whether it’s a PCS or not, is never going to be an easy process. That’s just an unavoidable fact of life. But there are plenty of ways to make it a little less hard. These are a few you can put right in the palm of your hand. Before You Move Mint: The various expenses […]
What is a Contingent Offer?
The simple answer is: an offer to purchase a home that the seller has accepted, but won’t be finalized until certain conditions are met. That’s the comprehensively brief explanation. But what’s worth digging into are the kinds of contingent offers you may come across as a buyer or seller. Here are some of the most […]