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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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    May 16, 2018

    The Ins and Outs of Turning Over a Rental Property

    Property Management

    Whether you're a veteran landlord or a newbie, use this list to make sure you're covering it all when it comes to turning over your rental property to new tenants.

    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.

    March 01, 2018

    3 Tips for Selling Your Home to a VA Loan Buyer

    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

    Home Selling 101: 3 Lessons You Need to Learn

    Selling a Home

    Don't miss the details involved with these steps to a successful home sale.

    February 13, 2018

    6 Home Decor Trends to Embrace for Under $100

    Home Decorating Ideas

    Give your home decor a quick facelift with one of these easy ideas!

    January 30, 2018

    The Best Do's and Don’ts for Your Home Listing 

    Selling a Home

    When it comes to listing your home for sale, take some tips from our experts!

    January 16, 2018

    Should You Use Drones to Market Your Home?

    Selling a Home

    While drones may sound like a thing of the future, find out more about their use when it comes to marketing your home for sale.

    November 02, 2017

    Overcome Career Challenges with These Military Spouse Resources

    Military Life

    Accounting for gaps in work history as well translating volunteer time into marketable skills requires the advice and professional guidance from those who have experience. Fortunately, there are many ...

    September 22, 2017

    The Best Do’s and Don'ts of Going to Your First Military Ball

    Military Life

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    September 12, 2017

    Try These Creative "Welcome to the Neighborhood" Gifts

    Military Life

    Looking for a creative way to introduce yourself to the newest military families in your neighborhood? Go beyond a plate of cookies to say hello!

    August 29, 2017

    5 Tips to Set Your Home Listing Apart

    Selling a Home

    If your home is sitting on the market longer than you'd planned, it's time to take a look at some ways to set your listing apart.

    August 10, 2017

    Back to School for Military Kids!

    Military Life

    Before your military kids head back to school, familiarize yourself with these resources designed just for them!