Life in the United States armed forces is one of both proud service and personal sacrifice. Being stationed according to the nation’s needs and your skill set means you don’t always get your first choice of where to live, build a career or raise a family. However, after separation from active military service, Veterans enjoy […]
4 Tips to Talk with Your Branch Manager About Your Military Assignment
Looking forward to 2024, military personnel are considering their career timelines and making adjustments to their future plans. Whether you have questions about an upcoming promotion or need insight into your overall career trajectory, it may be time to schedule a chat with your branch manager. From service members who have been in the military […]
Geo Bachelor—The Pros & Cons of Geo-Baching
Obtaining Permanent Change of Station (PCS) orders can sometimes set off a roller coaster of emotions for military families. Excitement, worry, relief, sadness, fear, hope and resignation are just a few of the common feelings military members and their families feel when facing PCS. Many military families adjust quickly and can make any new city […]
Partial DITY Move—Expert Tips & In-Depth Guide
As a military member who has received permanent change of station (PCS) orders, you’re gearing up to move to another part of the country or even across the world. Perhaps this is your first time PCSing, or maybe it’s your 10th time. No matter how experienced you are with moving, one thing is for certain—It […]
PCS Military Move in 2023: Complete PCS Guide with Tips
Permanent Change of station (PCS) military members are all about that relocation life. With PCSing, everyone and everything in your household will be on the move soon after you get PCS orders. While this can definitely be stress-inducing, you can make it a lot better if you lean into your permanent change of station and […]
The PCS Prohibited List: What Will Military Movers Not Pack?
One of the bright spots of military moving is leaving the packing and loading of your household goods to the government-contracted commercial carriers! That’s right, as you PCS time and time again, you can choose to sit back while the professionals pack, load and unload your possessions. All too often, though, the end of a […]
5 Reasons Landlords Should Rent to Military Tenants
For landlords across the nation, bad tenants are a constant worry. Especially after COVID-19, when many landlords were forced to go months without payment, having tenants with a reliable stream of income is paramount. As it turns out, renting to military tenants may be one of the best business decisions a landlord or property owner […]
Enhancing Your AHRN Experience: Exciting Upgrades and Protecting Against Scammers
At AHRN, we believe in continuous improvement to enhance your experience and provide you with exceptional support during your relocation journey. Over the past few months, our team has been working diligently to review our policies and practices, and we are delighted to announce that we are implementing several upgrades to elevate your AHRN experience. […]
What Makes a House a Home? 11 Tips for After Moving in (2023 Edition)
Introduction It’s that time again. You just got new orders, and you’re already packing your lives up for another move across the country. When you’re moving so often, it can be difficult to pay attention to what makes a house a home. Maybe you’ve got the “move” part of moving down-pat already, but what about […]
How To Buy a House: An In-Depth Guide for Soon-To-Be Homeowners
Many Veterans and military members searching for homes in 2022 experienced challenges finding the home of their dreams. The market started with low housing inventory and high competition, and now high inflation and equally high mortgage rates. To help those searching for a home, we’ve put together a handful of our favorite resources Veterans can […]