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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

    December 26, 2016

    4 Like-New Fort Campbell Homes for Sale on MilitaryByOwner

    Army Posts

    Relocating to Ft. Campbell, Kentucky? These four like-new homes await on MilitaryByOwner!

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    December 16, 2016

    Tips for Military Landlords and Long-Distance Property Managers

    Property Management

    Many military homeowners become reluctant landlords. Here are a few things property managers and long-distance landlords should know about each other!

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    December 13, 2016

    Play the Winter Home Maintenance Game: Would You Rather...?

    Home Maintenance

    Before you get too far into the holiday season, you may want to tackle some important winter home maintenance!

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    November 29, 2016

    Pantone's 2017 Color Predictions for Home Decor

    Home Decorating Ideas

    Wondering what the up and coming home decorating colors will be for 2017? Read on!

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    November 21, 2016

    4 Starter Homes with Style Near Camp Lejeune

    Home Buying

    On the hunt for Camp Lejeune housing? These starter homes may be just what you're looking for!

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    November 01, 2016

    What HGTV Taught Me about Home Buying, Selling, and Decorating

    Home Decorating Ideas

    HGTV is an amazing inspiration, but sometimes the home buying and decorating realities don't live up to the hype!

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    October 26, 2016

    Home Decorating, Military Family Style!

    Home Decorating Ideas

    Cuckoo clocks, beer steins, military mementos, and treasures from the Pacific...do you recognize any "military family style" decorating in your home?

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    October 20, 2016

    What Repairs Can I Ask the Home Seller to Make?

    Home Buying

    Home buyers, know the reasonable repairs you can expect from the seller.

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    October 17, 2016

    MilitaryByOwner Home of the Week in Colorado Springs!

    Army Posts

    If you're relocating to the Colorado Springs area, take a look at this home packed with family-friendly features!

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    October 13, 2016

    Top Trends in Wood Flooring

    Home Maintenance

    From style to color to finish, find out what's popular in the here-to-stay home decorating trend of wood flooring!

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    October 05, 2016

    Space-A Travel Tips

    Travel Tips

    Want to try military Space-A travel, but not sure where to begin? Start here!

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    October 03, 2016

    MilitaryByOwner’s Home of the Week: A House with Two Enviable Views

    Home Buying

    If you're relocating to the Military Ocean Terminal Sunny Point area in North Carolina, take a peek at this home for sale on MilitaryByOwner!

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