We talk a lot about the risks and rewards of home buying and home selling. We don’t focus as much attention on renters and the risks associated with renting a home. And as military families, renting property is a pretty common thing as not all of us can or want to commit to buying a home at each duty station. So, let’s take a minute to talk about things we should be avoiding when renting.
Here are nine mistakes military renters make:
he pause in the moving schedule is pushing PCS stress up a few levels; the unknowns certainly outnumber the definitives. On the bright side, however, remains the excitement and anticipation of furnishing your next house. These feelings don’t change due to an extended schedule. Just the thought of moving into a new home with fresh possibilities is enough to get the Pinterest searches revving into overdrive.
While the extra time staying put isn’t ideal, it can provide an opportunity to focus on what your family really needs and wants to be comfortable and productive at home.
The same questions surface every couple of years when it comes time to PCS. One of the biggest ones is whether or not we should buy or rent a house at our next duty station, but that question can also be one of the hardest to tackle.
The answer can differ based on the location. But how do you make that decision? How can you definitively say that one choice is better than the other? With a pros and cons list, of course!
So let’s talk about what makes home buying a great option for military families and what might point you to renting.
If you feel a little twinge of creativity bubbling up, it’s probably because we are on the cusp of change from winter to spring. Fresh new energetic vibes often translate into a home decor redo, especially for military families who rent their home on or off the installation.
It’s not always easy to figure out what you’d like to add or change in your home. Sometimes, you just know something feels off or out of place. For inspiration or tried and true tricks, start following bloggers and Pinterest aficionados who specialize in rental home or military housing decorating. They’ll share tips to save money and highlight products that are perfect for living a rental home life.
For now, head into the warmer months with these budget decorating tips.
As military families on the move, we focus a lot on personal wish lists when we’re looking to buy our next home. Since we move around a lot (like, a lot, a lot), we have the opportunity to try out a ton of different properties and discover all the things we want in a home and all the things we don’t. Then, if we decide to buy a home at our next duty station, we look for one that encompasses as many of the right things as possible.
Don’t be discouraged if an off-season PCS has you searching for a rental home over the winter months. Although not the traditional season to move, the cold weather offers unique opportunities and advantages not normally found during the spring and summer. Embrace the transition–you might just save time and money!
If the military determined your PCS destination early, take advantage of this gift and start learning everything there is to know about the next city. Or, more likely, if the orders were last minute or slow to come by, you’ve got to multi-task! Jump in and start the house hunt while simultaneously researching the next destination.
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