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    Dawn M. Smith

    Dawn M. Smith has made a career out of being a relocation pro. As a military spouse with 10+ moves under her belt, she's evolved from a reluctant mover to a master of converting cardboard box mountain nightmares into customized homes. She's constantly updating her skills to improve all aspects of moving. Her specialties include strategic (with a dose of luck) house hunting, home buying, selling, and renting, and attempting to create Pinterest-worthy spaces within landlord-approved decorating. When not decoding neighborhood demographics for readers, Dawn teaches companies how to serve military families and their best interests. She also travels and explores historic districts with her family, always scouting her next possible address after Army retirement. In addition to MilitaryByOwner, Dawn's relocation advice has appeared in Angi, The Spruce, Forbes Home Advisor, the PODS Blog, and Military OneSource.
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    October 02, 2019

    Should You Spend Money to Update a Home You're Renting?

    Renting a Home

    Should you make updates to your rental home? What's the best process for handling the process with your landlord if you're paying for it yourself?

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    September 19, 2019

    MilitaryByOwner's Newest E-book: Guide to Living in Alexandria, Virgin...

    Military Life

    If you’ve ever wished there was a point-by-point guide on where to live and how to make it happen--here it is! And it has everything you need to know about a move to Alexandria, especially for militar...

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    September 04, 2019

    Important Education and GI Bill Updates for Veterans and Military Spou...

    Military Life

    Has the back to school energy in the air have you thinking about heading back into the classroom yourself? Find out the latest about the GI Bill updates and other educational resources for veterans an...

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    July 08, 2019

    PCS to Japan: Tips from a Military Spouse Who's Been There!

    PCS Moves

    Facing a military move to Japan? Get practical tips and help about relocating to Japan from an experienced military spouse who's lived there!

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    June 19, 2019

    What's the Future of Military Housing?

    Military Life

    After reports of major issues with military family housing, what's next?

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    May 13, 2019

    Pet-Friendly Restaurants and Attractions near Joint Base Lewis-McChord

    Military Life

    Take a look at where you and your family could spend free time with your furry family member near Joint Base Lewis-McChord!

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    April 24, 2019

    What to Know About Flying with Pets During Your PCS Move

    PCS Moves

    Bad news about pet travel is stressful for military families, because airline travel can be unavoidable. Start here with the latest info for your PCS move.

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    April 19, 2019

    How to Plan Your Military Travel with Pinterest

    Military Life

    Have you ever thought of using Pinterest to plan your next trip? The Travel category on Pinterest remains one of its most popular--use it to plan your military family's travel!

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    November 21, 2018

    9 Things Only Military Families Think Are Normal

    Military Life

    What is normal, anyway? Whether it's moving alone, becoming instant BFFs with someone you just met, or items from overseas countries all over your house...see what your military family would add to th...

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    October 19, 2018

    Pet-Friendly Home Upgrades: What Are You Willing to Pay For?

    Home Decorating Ideas

    Pet owners now make up the majority of the U.S. population, and there are many things they're looking for in a home. What home upgrades or pet-friendly features are homebuyers and renters wanting?

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    July 25, 2018

    Understand the Fair Housing Act When Listing Your Property

    Selling a Home

    The Fair Housing Act is federally mandated to protect buyers and renters from discriminatory practices during real estate transactions. Find out how to be sure you're within the law when selling or re...

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    April 03, 2018

    Easy Ways to Decorate with Green...Without Painting!

    Home Decorating Ideas

    Use these simple ideas to date your spring home decor with popular shades of green.

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