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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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    Posts By Dawn M. Smith

    May 17, 2016

    Tools to Buy, Sell, or Rent Your Home on MBO this PCS Season

    Selling a Home

    Whether you're looking to buy, sell, or rent a home this PCS season, MilitaryByOwner has the tools you need!

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    March 23, 2016

    A Checklist for Spring Home Maintenance

    Home Maintenance

    Spring is here, which means it's time for a few home maintenance and spring cleaning chores!

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    March 16, 2016

    Train Travel with Pets: An Amtrak Update

    Travel Tips

    If you've been wishing you could take your pet on an Amtrak train, good news! Check out their latest guidance on traveling with your pet.

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    November 20, 2015

    Customizing Home Selling and Buying: The Renovated Home Program

    Home Decorating Ideas

    If you live in the Washington, D.C. area and want to kick up your home selling possibilities a notch, check out the Renovated Home program!

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    October 29, 2015

    Is a Beach Home Part of Your Military Retirement Dream?

    Military Life

    Do balmy breezes and beaches fill your military retirement dreams? Plan now for your ideal retirement!

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    October 21, 2015

    Explore Lancaster, Pennsylvania

    PCS Moves

    Stationed at Ft. Meade? Travel to nearby Lancaster for an easy day trip!

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    October 19, 2015

    How to Stage Your Home Like a Pro

    Selling a Home

    Home sellers, use these tips from professional home stagers to best showcase your home.

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    September 28, 2015

    6 Decorating Disasters from Decades Past

    Home Decorating Ideas

    While history tends to repeat itself, some decorating disasters are best left in the past!

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    September 25, 2015

    Tips for Military Families Relocating to Washington, D.C. 

    PCS Moves

    PCS'ing to the Washington, D.C. area? Benefit from other military families' tips and reviews through Military Town Advisor.

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    September 18, 2015

    Military Spouses, Could You Use a $4,000 Scholarship?

    Military Life

    Military spouses, are you aware of the educational benefits and scholarships provided to you by Uncle Sam?

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    September 15, 2015

    Should Outdated Decor Stop You from Buying Your Dream Home?

    Home Decorating Ideas

    Home buyers, don't let cosmetic problems keep you from making an offer on home. Many problems are just eyesores easily remedied.

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    September 08, 2015

    4 Easy Tips for Decorating Your First Apartment

    Home Decorating Ideas

    When renting your first apartment, purchasing home decor can be a challenge to your budget. Use these quick tips to get the best deals!

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