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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.

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 16, 2017

Celebrate Back to School with a Girlfriend Getaway!

Travel Tips

Plan your best girlfriend getaway with these savvy travel tips!

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!

August 09, 2017

Strategies for Military Spouses Who Can’t or Choose Not to Work

Military Life

If you're at a duty station that makes it difficult to find work right now, explore some other options for military spouses!

July 07, 2017

6 Kitchen and Bathroom Design Trends Homebuyers Can't Stand

Home Decorating Ideas

Once the cutting edge of home decor, these design trends are waning.

June 19, 2017

Fort Hood Homes: Killeen and Harker Heights

Army Posts

Looking for a home to rent or buy near Fort Hood, Texas? Check out these listings on MilitaryByOwner!

May 25, 2017

Easy Home Decorating Updates for Every Room

Home Decorating Ideas

Looking to update your home on a budget? Start with these easy decorating ideas for every room!

May 23, 2017

Home Selling Secrets from the Experts

Selling a Home

We’ve rounded up agents with years of experience working with military families, who offer some great tips on how to increase the chances of selling your home!

May 12, 2017

Celebrate Military Spouses!

Military Life

Military spouses embody so many enviable qualities that families jump at the chance to recognize their loved ones on Military Spouse Appreciation Day, but struggle with exactly how to show how much th...