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 […]
OCONUS PCS Move: An In-Depth Guide & 15 Expert Tips (2022 Edition)
Introduction Cheers! Prost! Salud! Kanpai! You won an OCONUS in the DOD’s PCS lottery. OCONUS PCS! What exciting news! You’re going globe-trotting and maybe even adding a dash of international flavor to your life. Sure, you are about to get very busy with purging, planning and packing. And there is no doubt that moving away […]
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 […]
PCS Military Move: An In-Depth Guide & 15 Expert Tips (2022 Edition)
Introduction PCS military members are all about that relocation life. Everyone and everything in your household will be on the move soon after you get PCS orders. Sound stress-inducing? It is. But you can make it a lot better if you lean into your permanent change of station. Hype yourself up to get really into […]
Military Separation: In-Depth Guide & Expert Tips (2022 Edition)
Introduction You did it! Your active-duty service is ending. You are nearing that fork in the road that leads you off-base or off-post to veteran life. Military separation can be like an epic road trip filled with turnpikes, rest stops and detours. A new home, new job and who knows what else may be on […]
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 […]
What to Do When Your Tenant Has Military Orders to Break Lease?
Introduction As a landlord near a military installation or renting to military personnel, you will likely experience this situation; a tenant comes to you with military orders and tells you that they need to break their lease under the Servicemembers’ Civil Relief Act (SCRA). They may give you very short notice and expect to leave […]
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 […]
Tech for Heroes: Giving Back to Veterans
Introduction To the men and women of the United States armed forces, giving their all while defending our nation is simply a given. This time of year, as our nation honors veterans and gives thanks for the blessings of the season, it’s only natural that many want to give back something to these heroes for […]