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.
September 04, 2019
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...
July 08, 2019
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!
June 19, 2019
Military Life
After reports of major issues with military family housing, what's next?
May 13, 2019
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!
April 24, 2019
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.
April 19, 2019
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!
November 21, 2018
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...
October 19, 2018
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?
July 25, 2018
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...
April 03, 2018
Home Decorating Ideas
Use these simple ideas to date your spring home decor with popular shades of green.
March 01, 2018
Selling a Home
As your PCS date approaches, the plan for selling your home should be taking shape. One of the best tactics to attract military home buyers is to make sure the property is conducive for those hoping t...
February 22, 2018
Selling a Home
Don't miss the details involved with these steps to a successful home sale.