The backyard is one of the best parts of upgrading from an apartment or condo to a house. Pets have more space to roam. Kids can play outside, and families can enjoy this outdoor oasis for relaxing and fun gatherings. Creating a backyard for playing and entertaining can come with risks and hazards, though. Here’s […]
Tips For Renters
How To Spot & Protect Yourself From Real Estate Scams
In the rush to get settled during PCS, military service members and their families often begin their home searching online before their move. While this can save time and money, it also leaves service members vulnerable to real estate scams. AHRN.com wants to help you avoid potential scams during your local move or PCS. As […]
Fall Seasonal Maintenance Checklist
Animals secure nests and hunker down for winter, and it’s no exception for us human beings. While there is a bit of a checklist, it will give you such peace of mind if you live where winter months mean cold, rain, snow and ice. But even if you live where it stays warm (in fact, […]
How To Give Notice To Your Landlord
In this list of things that have to get done when you PCS, offering your landlord notice of your move out may feel like a small detail. However, it is important to get this detail correct to avoid legal complications for your move. The last three months or so before a PCS are a classic […]
How To Get Your Rental Deposit Back
Renting, and the rental deposit, is a fact of life for many military families. Protect your deposit and improve the odds of getting it back with these five great tips! There are many expenses to consider when moving in or out of a rental home during a PCS, the rental deposit among them. Getting back […]
How To Master The Rental Walk Through
As part of the military community, chances are that you and your family are no strangers to relocating and have experience with ever important rental walk through. Here is your guide to mastering the rental walk-through to ensure your deposit is returned! Fortunately, there are plenty of things you can do to get this money […]
Interview Your Potential 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 personal and dramatic impact on your housing experience. A positive, productive relationship with your new landlord or property manager starts with effective communication. Get it right from the start by interviewing […]
Improve Your Home Security
With many families traveling during the summer, home security becomes a more prominent concern. AHRN.com has put together four things you need to now about improving your home security. With many military families renting their homes, home security can be a balancing act between the renter and the landlord. Home systems provide that extra layer […]
8 Things to Remember While Apartment Hunting in Korea
Introduction My little family and I moved to Seoul, South Korea, for my husband’s new assignment in December 2013. We were really excited for this opportunity but honestly had no idea what to expect. Not too long after we arrived in our new country, we had to start finding that perfect place to call home […]