Throughout the military community, spring marks the beginning of the Permanent Change of Station (PCS) season, along with warmer weather. As you prepare for your PCS military move, you may be wondering, “Should I rent or sell my home?” This is a huge decision you will need to make before you transport your life across […]
How To Hire A Property Manager for Military Housing
Whether you are a landlord in a military community or a service member who owns a property, hiring a property manager can help alleviate the stress that comes with renting out a home. In fact, one of the biggest dilemmas when a service member receives PCS orders is deciding what to do with their home […]
The Top 10 Best Places to PCS
Every service member or military family has their own unique combination of needs and preferences that shape their perspective of an ideal Permanent Change of Station location. From dreams of warm, tropical weather to visions of faraway locations full of new cultural experiences, the military is a great way to experience much of the world. […]
4 Moving Apps to Make Your Military PCS Move More Convenient
The weeks leading up to a PCS move are full of decisions, paperwork and long to-do lists. With everything going on during this time, it is all too easy for items to become lost or errands forgotten! Nowadays, with our ever-present phones and tablets, we have the opportunity to give ourselves a powerful tool when […]
PCSing to Korea? Home-Hunting Tips for Those Moving to South Korea
Whether you are PCSing to Korea unaccompanied or moving with your military family, apartment hunting in South Korea is very different than it is in America. From the way Korean homes are set up to the way you discover what homes are even available, the process of securing a home is quite an adventure in […]
So You’re Moving To Italy? Prepare With Our PCS Italy Guide
Whether you are moving near the Aviano Air Force Base in northern Italy or more south to the NSA Naples Navy Base, you’ll want to ensure your PCS to Italy is well-planned and organized. Compared to CONUS moves, OCONUS (outside of the continental United States) moves have more processes and steps to follow from the […]
Ensure a Smooth PCS Move with a Home Inventory Checklist
It can be tough to wrap your mind around what needs to be accounted for before, during and after your move. Add the complexities that come with a Permanent Change of Station (PCS), and your move just doubled in complication and logistical challenges. Utilizing checklists to help you manage your move is a great way […]
Military Renters, This Is How To Give Notice To Your Landlord
Among the list of chores that need to be completed when you go through a Permanent Change of Station (PCS), offering your landlord notice of your move-out date may feel like a minor detail. While this may not be the first item on your checklist, it’s important not to forget! After all, not delivering sufficient […]
VA Loans and Non-Arm’s Length Real Estate Transactions
We enjoy working with people we know. Family, friends and professionals with whom we have an existing relationship serve as a source of comfort when it comes to financial transactions. Although you may have the best intentions, buying a home from someone you know could impact your ability to utilize your VA loan and work […]
How to Market Your Property for Military Family Housing
Military families are known for moving quite frequently. Every one to four years, military members and their families are given Permanent Change of Station (PCS) orders and asked to move to a new area or entirely different county. As such, military homes for rent is a very special and highly profitable market for landlords. Here […]