Maybe you recently PCS’d, and the idea of bundling your family into a vehicle again gives you hives. Or maybe it isn’t your family’s turn for a PCS this summer, but your budget doesn’t allow for too much travel, your spouse is deployed, or you simply would rather explore more of the area where you’re stationed. Whatever the reason, if your version of a family summer vacation this year means staying put at home, a “staycation,” then make the most of a relaxing week or two while preventing your kids from defaulting into the, “I’m bored!” mode!
6 Cleaning Chores to Remember When You PCS
With every PCS, there are little moments of excitement. For instance, the stars twinkle a little brighter when you receive the keys to your new house and anticipate the good times at this fresh address. Your imagination swirls with DIY projects to try from your Pinterest boards. Your children jump for joy to freely run around their new backyard and pets are happy to bid farewell to your temporary lodging quarters. As you walk in the front door, you and your military family can look forward to settling in and feeling at home. But first, you have to complete the exit cleaning chores.
Check for These Items in Your Rental Agreement
Who loves reading rental agreement leases?
No one. Why should they? All the unintelligible legalese, lengthy stipulations, and scary sounding security deposit ramifications are very intimidating and no one’s idea of fun. This is why renters tend to glance it over only because we know we should, but ultimately don’t read each and every word.
5 Tips to Create a Duty Station Bucket List
If you’re due for a PCS this spring, in just a few weeks, you’re going to say goodbye to your home and pack up for a new duty station. You may realize you spent all your time saying “I’ll do it later” and forgot to actually live locally at your current duty station. Don’t worry, we’ve all been there! Maybe now is the time to make your bucket list!
5 Strategies to Quickly Sell a Home to Military Buyers
Service members are quick on their feet and used to making logical but quick decisions. This is why homeowners looking to sell this PCS season need to be on their game for prepping their house for sale. Military families tend to look for time-efficient qualities when searching for their next home, because short timelines are the rule.
6 Ways to to Love Your Duty Station
“What’s been your favorite duty station?”
For a long time, my saccharine answer when asked the above question was, “Wherever I live!” In an effort to set a good example and not complain in front of my kids, put my best foot forward, and keep a positive attitude, it was a mantra I’d learned to live by.
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