Understanding the Home Buying Process When PCSing For military service families, the prospect of a Permanent Change of Station (PCS) brings both excitement and challenges. Among these challenges is the need to navigate the home buying process efficiently. This guide walks you through the entire journey, from the moment you receive PCS orders to settling […]
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Relocating can be a stressful and sometimes even overwhelming process. However, by leaning on the use of helpful mobile apps, you can make managing a relocation easier. Whether by offering assistance with planning, organization, or finding essential services, this list will get you started to make planning your next PCS a breeze: MoveAdvisor MoveAdvisor helps
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Managing your housing expenses while serving in the military can be challenging, especially when Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) may not keep pace with current market costs for rent or a mortgage. There are many considerations for making sure your dollars stretch effectively. Below are five suggestions to help you make the most of your
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A permanent change of station (PCS) can be stressful for not only the humans inside your home, but also for your furry friends as well. They are often hyper-aware of the changes going on in your home and recognize that a transition may be underway. From added people in and out of the house to
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It’s true that these days, there is a national holiday for just about anything! I bet you didn’t know that the last Monday in January is officially National Bubble Wrap Appreciation Day. History and Origins The roots of National Bubble Wrap Appreciation Day are traced back to and credited to a radio broadcaster named Jim
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Whether you have been in your current home a while or you are the new kid in town, there is a fall holiday that promises to offer you the perfect opportunity to get to know your neighbors better. Halloween. Read on for ten ideas for how to make this a hauntingly good holiday for adults
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The weather has finally cooled off and if you’ve recently PCS’d perhaps you are coming up for air after getting all of your worldly goods unpacked and organized in your new home. What should you do now that you are ready to get out there and explore? Well, enjoy the lovely fall nights, of course!
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As military families, it can feel counterintuitive to think about amassing a huge, heavy, and bulky collection of home maintenance tools to pack, load, store, and PCS every few years. However, the benefits of owning these tools might far outweigh any inconvenience they present. By investing in the right tools you will effectively maintain your
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Whether in-person or online via digital home tours or pictures it is vital to put your home’s best face forward. From the outdoor first impression to the less likely to be seen indoor areas below are seven tips to make sure prospective buyers see your home in its most appealing light. Clear Clutter If you
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Soon after the moving boxes are unpacked, the cardboard is broken down and placed at the curb for recycling pickup, and the house is mostly put together. It’s not long before it’s time to get everyone in the family established with new care providers. Whether it’s back-to-school physicals, getting prescriptions to refill at the pharmacy,
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