If buying a home is on the horizon, it’s time to start educating yourself about the homebuying process and timeline. Fortunately, there are numerous resources available to help guide service members and Veterans through the process of purchasing a property. Knowing the steps of the homebuying process will help you proceed with confidence and minimize […]
Purchasing a Home
What You Need to Know When Buying New Home Construction
When you think about purchasing a new construction home, you may assume this type of property comes with fewer problems than sometimes found in a previously owned home. However, that’s not always the case. Builders cutting corners and unexpected additional costs are just a couple of the issues homeowners face when buying a new construction […]
Should I Rent or Buy a House? 6 Questions to Ask Before
To rent or to buy a house?—That is the question! Due to the frequent moving requirements for most military members, the decision to become a homeowner requires great consideration of finances and other logistics. Homeownership is a great opportunity to invest your money rather than continuing to pay for something you’ll never own. With the […]
How to Navigate AHRN and Utilize Our Military Housing Resources
It’s our mission to connect the military community with trusted housing and resources. We want to make sure the comprehensive military housing resource we’ve created is both accessible and easy to use. Here’s your chance to make sure you are taking advantage of all that AHRN has to offer! Don’t miss out on powerful military […]
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 […]
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 […]
How To Spot and Protect Yourself From Real Estate Scams
In today’s day and age, the Internet makes it possible for PCSing service members and their families to locate a home before they make a long-distance move. Renting a home online before you move can definitely save you time and money. Although online home searches can be done safely with the right precautions, many military […]
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 […]
Buying a House With Bad Credit: What Are My Options?
Introduction Buying a house with bad credit may seem like an impossible task, but the team here at AHRN has some expert tips that’ll make it a much more manageable process. If you’re here asking how to buy a house with bad credit, we’re going to safely assume that your credit score is … sub-prime. […]
Military Home Loans: A Comprehensive Guide for Active Duty
Introduction Serving your country is no small feat, but it may seem like a piece of cake when compared to the process of getting a home loan. If you’re an active-duty Servicemember looking to become a homeowner or move to a new house any time soon, you should know about all the military home loans […]