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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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    June 15, 2016

    Don’t Ignore These Summer Home Maintenance Chores

    Home Maintenance

    Summer is officially here! If the AC hasn’t had a tune-up and the grill is a disaster from last summer, take a look at these summer home maintenance tips.

    June 08, 2016

    When Military Marriage Is a Long Distance Relationship

    Military Life

    In your military marriage, are you apart more than you're together? Here are a few tips and traits you'll need to make it work.

    May 25, 2016

    Let US Legal Forms Help Sell or Rent Your Home

    Selling a Home

    US Legal Forms is a one stop shop for many of the legal documents a consumer would need to sell or rent property.

    May 19, 2016

    SmartMove Benefits for Rental Property Owners

    Property Management

    SmartMove offers a comprehensive and dependable way for landlords to screen future tenants.

    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!

    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!

    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.

    March 11, 2016

    Visit MilitaryByOwner at AUSA and House Hunt in Huntsville, Alabama!

    Military Life

    Visit with MilitaryByOwner at AUSA's Symposium and then do a little house hunting in Huntsville!

    January 14, 2016

    Understanding Homeowners Insurance: What It Does and Doesn't Cover

    Property Management

    Understand what exactly is--and what isn't--covered in your homeowners insurance policy.

    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!

    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!

    October 21, 2015

    Explore Lancaster, Pennsylvania

    PCS Moves

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