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 […]
Tips For Your Move
No PCS Checklist is Complete Without the Protection of a Home Inventory!
Introduction When you receive permanent change of station orders, it is important to get organized. And the best way to start is to create a PCS checklist to help you stay in command of your family’s move. Stress less with solid preparation and planning. AHRN’s relocation experts want to help make sure your PCS goes […]
What Items Are on the PCS Prohibited List? A List of What You Can’t Pack!
Introduction One of the bright spots of military moving is leaving the packing and loading of your household goods (again) to the government-contracted commercial carriers. All too often, though, the end of a packing down results in the carrier walking the service member through a pile of prohibited PCS items that can not be transported […]
Geo Bachelor: Pros & Cons When Considering Living Apart
Introduction For military families, getting Permanent Change of Station orders can sometimes set off a roller coaster of emotions: excitement, worry, relief, fear, hope, resignation and many others. Sometimes all in one day! And while a lot of these families adjust quickly and make any new city feel like home, for others, the inevitable uprooting […]
What is Your PCS Weight Allowance for 2021? In-Depth Guide & 11 Tips.
Introduction Spring is in the air, and that means peak PCS season is fast approaching. If you are anticipating PCS orders, it is time to get moving. You want your household belongings in beach-body shape when they hit the scales. We’re here to help you trim down your move and get confident about meeting your […]
5 Tips For Better iPhone Real Estate Photos (2022 Edition)
Introduction So, the Permanent Change of Station orders have arrived, and a move is in the near future. Congrats! That often means it’s time to put the family’s house up for sale or rent. If you know the military lifestyle and the relocation it requires, you also know there can be plenty of competition for […]
Partial DITY Move: In-Depth Guide & Expert Tips (2022 Edition)
Introduction So you’ve received permanent change of station (PCS) orders and are facing the prospect of moving house and home across the country. Maybe this is the first time, maybe it’s the tenth. There are several options to how you can conduct your move from a full household goods move, a personally procured move (PPM) […]
7 Expert Tips for Incorporating Furniture Rental For Staging (2022 Edition)
Introduction In a perfect world, homeowners have perfect timing when selling their home and moving to a new community. They list their house with a real estate professional while searching for a new place to live in. Potential buyers get a peek inside the home as it’s lived in, and a purchaser is approved right […]
Moving to a New State During a Pandemic & Navigating Social Distancing
Introduction Even during normal circumstances, moving to a new state or city on PCS orders is a pivotal and stressful time period in life. And now, the novel coronavirus has upended all aspects of daily life, exacerbating the challenges that come with packing up all your belongings, moving them safely across the country, and settling […]
PCS Entitlements You Need To Know
Introduction Moving to a new home can certainly be an exciting yet stressful and expensive process. From purchasing packing supplies to protecting your personal goods to paying for a moving company or driving across the country (coffee and drive throughs can add up), there’s a lot to do, pay for, and it is important to […]