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.
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?
September 17, 2018
Army Posts
Do you long for a low maintenance bungalow? No need for multi-story ladders to clean the gutters of these homes for sale or rent near Joint Base Langley-Eustis!
September 03, 2018
Renting a Home
Condominium living has huge advantages in pricing, availability, and upkeep. If you add in the stunning views you’re going to find from many of the windows of these condos near NAS Whidbey Island, the...
August 31, 2018
Military Life
MilitaryByOwner and MilSpouseFest are coming to Norfolk, Virginia. Have you signed up yet?
August 17, 2018
Home Buying
Millennial home buyers are a force to be reckoned with in the real estate world. What effects are the trends having on military home buying?
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...
May 16, 2018
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
Home Decorating Ideas
Use these simple ideas to date your spring home decor with popular shades of green.
March 26, 2018
Renting a Home
If this PCS season has you head to Patuxent River NAS, Maryland, don't miss these beautiful rental homes on MilitaryByOwner.
March 23, 2018
Home Maintenance
Even if the upcoming PCS season doesn’t put your house on the market, the warm temperatures bring on the urge to update and freshen homes. Homeowners considering a bathroom or kitchen renovation need ...
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...