Frequent PCS moves affect every member of the family – including those of the furry, feathered or scaley variety. Renting with a pet can make finding military housing quite challenging. However, since they offer military families much-needed love and support while PCSing, pets are well worth the effort. It is every military pet owner’s responsibility […]
Real Estate Tips
Essential Questions to Ask Your 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 huge impact on your housing experience. Although you won’t see them every day (hopefully), a landlord’s approach to renting can determine the amount of financial and physical stress you experience. […]
Germany Military Housing for the Wiesbaden Area
When it comes to an OCONUS (outside of the Continental United States) move to Germany, there are so many more moving parts than even a move across the country. Going through an overseas Permanent Change of Station (PCS) requires finding military housing in Germany, which can be a challenge in itself. This may be another […]
Home Search Checklist: Find the Best Military Housing
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 […]
How To Find A Property Management Company
Managing a rental home from across the country or overseas can be daunting for military homeowners. For this reason, many service members turn to property management companies to help them navigate the process of renting their property while they are away. Knowing how to find a property management company that will have your best interest […]
How to Increase Curb Appeal — 10 Military Landlord Tips
Nothing attracts potential military tenants more than a home that is visually attractive, inside and out. Ensure your AHRN military housing listing gives a powerful first impression by stepping up the curb appeal of your property. These ten military landlord tips will help you boost the number of views and inquiries your rental receives from […]
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 […]
Furniture Rental for Staging Guide — Military Realtors and Homeowners
In a perfect world, military homeowners have impeccable timing when selling their homes and PCSing to their new installment. However, what the recent real estate market and mortgage industry has taught us is that military realtors and homeowners cannot expect the selling process to run its course without some hiccups. Military members and their families […]
How to Manage a Rental Property Yourself — 5 Tips for Military Landlords
Your Permanent Change of Station (PCS) orders have arrived, and you’ve weighed your options regarding whether you should rent or sell. After deciding to take on the challenge and be a military landlord, it’s time to gather the essential information you’ll need to know regarding how to manage a rental property yourself. While there are […]
Military Homeowners — Should You Rent or Sell Your Home?
Throughout the military community, spring marks the beginning of the Permanent Change of Station (PCS) season, along with warmer weather. As you prepare for your PCS military move, you may be wondering, “Should I rent or sell my home?” This is a huge decision you will need to make before you transport your life across […]