The very first thing I did after we found out our orders were cut for Aviano, Italy—you know, after I stopped dancing around the living room like a fool, and picked my jaw off the ground—was start the house hunt. It was still about five months before we’d actually be out there, but everyone on […]
New Year, New Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH)
For the approximately 1 million service members and their families who receive BAH (Basic Housing Allowance) and live off the installation, the 5% increase for 2014 is a welcome change! That’s the largest increase in five years and results in an average of $80 more for military families. While rates and rental markets vary from […]
AHRN Mythbusters
AHRN.com has thousands of homes waiting for military families at duty stations around the world. Busting AHRN.com myths will not cause Hollywood style explosions. There are no body doubles. But as AHRN.com celebrates 10 years as a trusted housing resource, myths are bound to pop up. Let’s look at some of the most common. You must […]
Find Your Home In Germany for Your Military Move
When it comes to finding a home on the economy in Germany, military families have two primary options. The housing office maintains a listing of houses available for rent or service members can hire a realtor to help find a home. Option 1 is available for free. The service member tells housing the desired rent, […]
8 Things to Remember While Apartment Hunting in Korea
My little family and I moved to Seoul, South Korea, for my husband’s new assignment in December 2013. We were really excited for this opportunity but honestly had no idea what to expect. Not too long after we arrived in our new country, we had to start finding that perfect place to call home for […]
Video: 7 Easy Steps To Get Your Rental Property Filled Fast
At AHRN.com, we’re bringing you the resources you need to quickly fill your listings with qualified military tenants. Every day a listing sits empty is revenue lost so let’s review 7 easy steps to get your rental property filled fast!
4 Apps To Use During Your Military Move (PCS)
The weeks leading up to a PCS are full of decisions, paperwork, and long to-do lists. It is all too easy for things to be lost or forgotten. With our ever-present phones and tablets, we have the opportunity to give ourselves a powerful tool in PCS organization! Here are four apps to help your next […]
7 Military Life Hacks For a Smoother PCS
Every PCS we learn something new: a tip or trick, a simple strategy or a tool that makes the bumpy road just a little smoother. We’ve put together a short list of our favorite PCS life hacks for your next move. 1. Keep a small, clear container with you (if possible- not applicable to OCONUS […]
Got Orders to PCS? 5 Tips to Get Your Military Move Started
Throughout the military community, 2014 PCS season notices are making their way to service members and their families. While everyone’s needs are just a little different, there are 5 basic tasks that need the top spot on your PCS To-Do List. 1. Research Research doesn’t have to mean finding the official website of your next duty […]
7 Dollar Store Finds to Organize Your Military PCS
You have orders in hand. You have researched your next duty station. You are ready to get this show of a PCS on the road! Keep things organized with these seven Dollar Store finds! 1. Clear plastic tubs Use clear plastic tubs to organize the items that you are keeping with you and will be […]