At AHRN.com, we want to offer our readers a place to turn to when facing the challenge of a PCS. You know how it is when you get orders. You go to your Facebook friends list, find someone who is there or has been recently and get all the details! We are sharing the little things […]
10 Duty Stations You Didn’t Expect To Love
The military community may have mastered the art of making the best with what we’ve been handed but there are some duty stations that you just don’t want to get. Everyone’s list is different. You may love the coast or prefer the mountains. Before you start calling to get your orders changed, consider these 10 […]
Educating Clients About Winter Maintenance
Minimize emergency phone calls this winter by educating your tenants about winter maintenance in your area. Military families are a diverse population who have lived all over the country (and the world) but that doesn’t guarantee that they understand the winter maintenance needs in your region! Taking a little time now to educate them about […]
Should I Refinance My Home?
Refinancing is an option that is highly dependent on your specific situation, but with rates at all time lows there are a number of factors to consider when deciding if a refinance is right for you. Starting Situation: I had purchased a home in Massachusetts using my VA Loan for $325, 000 in 2008 at […]
Fall Seasonal Maintenance Checklist
Animals secure nests and hunker down for winter, and it’s no exception for us human beings. While there is a bit of a checklist, it will give you such peace of mind if you live where winter months mean cold, rain, snow and ice. But even if you live where it stays warm (in fact, […]
Fall Check List for Property Managers
Property managers know that as summer ends – before the weather turns and the holidays hijack routines – there is a perfect window to accomplish yearly maintenance and seasonal duties. Getting ahead of these can save money in bills and repairs (especially when weather conditions can make it more complicated), reduce the likelihood of emergency […]
5 Things To Ask Before You Sign A Lease
When you find the perfect home during your PCS, your first instinct may be to sign the lease as quickly as possible. But, before you do, ask these five questions. Finding the right place to live is an important component of feeling at home during your next assignment. But it is key to not let your hurry to […]
NEW Photo Manager Makes Listing Marketing Faster & Easier
AHRN.com is working hard to improve their tools and make finding the right tenant / buyer even simpler! This week, we launched a new, improved photo manager to improve your listing management experience. Showing home searchers clear, attractive images is a powerful marketing tool for your property. AHRN.com wants to make sure that you are able to add photos […]
Emergency Preparedness For Military Families
Natural disasters have struck military installations across the world in the last few years. From typhoons in Japan to wildfires in California to the catastrophic flooding currently being experienced in South Carolina, an added dimension to frequent military moves is the possibility of an emergency. Here’s some tips for getting prepared now, just in case! […]
Resize and Retouch to Import the Best Photos into AHRN.com
Photos are one of the most important aspects of your real estate / rental listing marketing. Maximize the impact of your images by ensuring they IMPORT and DISPLAY optimally! AHRN.com put together a few tips and tools to help you bring the best photos into AHRN.com the FIRST TIME. On AHRN.com, photos need to be under 5 MB to […]