Each year the Veterans Administration reviews the amount of a mortgage loan it will guarantee, otherwise known as the VA Loan program. The purpose of this annual adjustment is to reflect changing housing costs throughout the country. For 2019, the maximum amount the VA will guarantee to a lender for a conventional loan ranges from […]
Travel Reimbursement Allowances Increase for 2019
Good News! If you travel for official government business (PCS or TDY), the travel cost allowances increased for 2019. Per Diems Per Diem allowances are published by the General Services Administration and are designed to help cover out-of-pocket costs during your PCS or TDY travel. The Per Diem allowance is a daily amount and is […]
2019 BAH Rates
The 2019 BAH rates are now available! On average, the 2019 BAH rates increased +2.55% over 2018. Since rates are specific to zip code, pay grade, and dependent status, the actual BAH rate will vary by these factors. For 2019, the service member cost-sharing percentage increased to 5%, up from 4% in 2018. This cost-sharing […]
Holiday Recipes
Whether you are spending this holiday season with friends or family, good food is part of the celebration. Here are a few holiday recipe ideas for your holiday gatherings! Holiday Cookies Breakfast and Brunch Appetizers However you celebrate the holiday season, delicious food is a excellent reason to spend time with those we care about.
Pets & Motorcycles To/From Guam
PETS: We would like to put together a charter flight for anyone traveling to/from Guam. We have an airline that has agreed to ship all pets – all breeds and sizes accepted. For anyone that has a snub nose pet, or a dog that needs a kennel size greater than 40x26x30 – this is your […]
Emotional Support Animals (ESA) Policy
How will this affect your future with your pets? Dog Gone Taxi – the pet relocation and animal move services – keeps us informed with the latest news on ESA polices and Delta’s new restriction. When a military member or one of their immediate family members claims a pet as ESA it makes them ineligible to […]
This military husband arranged the best PCS surprise!
5 months of secretly planning A professional design team working round-the-clock for 3 days A completely seamless transition with a touching surprise for the couple Lots of happy tears One surprise reveal of a lifetime! Over dinner with mutual friends this summer, AHRN.com Marketing Executive Lisa Klinkhammer met Eddie and Laura Hutchinson. When the talk […]
Introducing a New and Improved Listing Process!
We recently updated the listing entry process! You will notice new zip code verification and listing entry forms, both are redesigned to be more efficient and save you time when entering and updating your listings. Here’s a quick overview! Here are some tips to remember when entering your property listings; Provide complete listing information: Complete […]
Rental Property 101 – Capital Improvement Planning to Improve Your Bottom Line and Tax Deductions
Knowing When to Spend Money Will Make You Money The new year is upon us and this is a good time to consider what capital improvements your rental property may need. Planning capital improvements in advance on an annual basis can help to improve your bottom line. Regular Evaluations Help with Planning, Expense Management and […]
Changes Planned for the Household Goods Move Process
The Summer 2018 PCS move season is complete and due to an increase in complaints, improvements to the household goods move process are underway. The US Transportation Command is planning a number of changes to improve the household goods move process for military members based on feedback received this past summer, mainly a significant increase […]