Complete a change of address form. Not following through with your change of address could cost you money! With online bill pay, notifying companies and people of your new address might feel like a relic of times past, but this checklist will walk you through the essentials for a smooth move. As part of out-processing, most service […]
Tips For Your Move
Your 8 Week PCS Plan
As summer approaches, you may be receiving orders for your next PCS move. Once received, it’s time to concentrate on all the details of moving your family and home to your next assignment. Here’s a plan to have you move-ready in just 8 weeks! If you haven’t already, the first step is to take a […]
5 Points to Review Before Signing a Lease
When you find that perfect home, your first instinct may be to sign the lease as quickly as possible. But, before you sign a lease, be sure to review these points. Finding a new home can be a stressful part of your move and typically one that you want to settle as soon as possible. […]
Giving Notice to Your Landlord. What You Need to Know.
You’ve received orders and now it’s time to start the PCS process. It’s important that you provide proper notification to your current landlord to avoid potential legal issues in exiting your lease. Whether you live on or off base, it’s important to understand your lease termination provisions to make the transition out of your current […]
VA Home Loan Myths – Clearing Up Misconceptions
Buying? Selling? Have you looked into Veterans Affairs loans? VA loans are a great perk of current or former military service. They can help military members buy a home at a lower interest rate than a traditional loan and most often with no money down. However, some service members believe it took them longer to […]
Planning Ahead: A PCS Is Coming
PCS season feels far away, but some early preparation for those who are expecting orders makes for a much smoother move. After 11 years as a military spouse, I’ve found that the hardest part of the PCS process is that time of not knowing while we wait for orders. We know a move is coming. […]
Signing A Lease Without Seeing The Home
When your next PCS move could take you across the state or across the world, signing a lease without seeing the home is a very real possibility. How do you line up housing while protecting yourself from scams, housing surprises and mis-represented properties? In an ideal world, we would be able to take a trip […]
Command Sponsorship Program & Your PCS
When a service member receives OCONUS PCS orders, command sponsorship is needed in order for dependents to be sanctioned, if they want to reside and utilize benefits with them while completing an overseas tour. The process is tricky and varies between the different OCONUS locations, so we’ve put together universal key points to consider as you […]
Last Minute Tips For Your PCS
With every PCS, you learn a little more about how to make your move a smooth one. But even the best laid plans can be turned upside down by a sick child, a suddenly changed timeline or bad weather. Even the most experienced might find themselves with just days to go before a move and […]
Pet PCS: Moving Tips For Pet Owners
Military pet owners have more than road trip pit stops on their mind during PCS season. AHRN.com has put together some of our favorite resources for a Pet PCS! PCSing with pets can add an additional layer of choices, decisions and responsibilities to an already hectic time. During the confusion of moving it’s easy for […]