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    Kristi Adams

    Kristi Adams is a proud Air Force spouse and served on active duty herself as a Space and Missile officer. She is an Associate Professor for the University of Maryland’s School of Architecture, Planning, and Preservation and holds a Master of Real Estate Development degree from the university. She and her husband have profitably owned rental properties since 2004. When Kristi isn’t writing about real estate, she’s writing about travel and has been published in several books and national publications. Find more of her writing at Kristi Adams Media.
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    April 25, 2022

    6 Tips to Make Moving Into Your Rental Home a Breeze

    Renting a Home

    For many military families, move-in day tends to be a swirl of emotions with a generous sprinkling of chaos. Whether you have decided to rent on or off base, don’t let the excitement of move-in day ov...

    March 30, 2022

    What to Expect When Renting a Home Overseas

    Renting a Home

    An overseas assignment, for many, is the experience of a lifetime! However, you will still need a place to call home. As you prepare for your overseas move, it’s important to realize that there are s...

    July 30, 2021

    5 Myths of a Hot Seller's Market (and the Real Facts!)

    Selling a Home

    As a potential home seller, the power balance is squarely in your favor in a real estate deal right now. However, there are still limits in both market conditions and buyer’s tolerances. Before you li...

    June 23, 2021

    5 Easy Day Trips from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson (JBER), Alaska

    Army Posts

    Alaska boasts a unique combination of rugged beauty and endless opportunities to explore, particularly near Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson (JBER). Whether it's nature cruises, spotting local wildlife...

    May 10, 2021

    PCS Move to Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson: What to Know

    Army Posts

    Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson (JBER) in Anchorage, Alaska, frequently ranks high on dream sheets, and for good reason. When it comes to quality of life, a tax-friendly state, and endless, rugged bea...

    September 25, 2020

    Is Buying a Home During the Pandemic Smart?

    Home Buying

    It's already complicated for military members to make a housing decision during a PCS. Add in the stress of deciding to rent or buy while you move during a pandemic, and the uncertainty can feel near ...

    June 26, 2020

    How Politics Could Sway Whether You Buy or Rent a Home

    Renting a Home

    While it may seem an unlikely candidate, politics can actually serve as an interesting bellwether to military families as they grapple with the quintessential housing dilemma of each PCS: "Should we r...

    September 27, 2019

    3 Factors to Consider Before Becoming a Landlord

    Military Life

    Serve long enough in the military, and you're bound to PCS. If you’ve purchased a home, you’ll likely be considering whether it makes sense to rent the home out and become a landlord or sell it as you...

    March 08, 2019

    6 Factors to Consider Before Buying a Home Overseas

    Home Buying

    Moving overseas for a few years? It may seem like a no-brainer to invest in buying a home. But while the general process and considerations for buying property remain the same, there are several addit...

    January 11, 2019

    Buy or Rent a Home? 5 Strategies for Military Families

    Renting a Home

    If there is one certainty about military life, it’s moving. However, relocating on average every three to five years makes it all the more challenging to know what makes sense: to buy or rent?

    August 03, 2018

    6 Over-Improvement Risks to Avoid When Renovating Your Home

    Home Maintenance

    Is it ever possible to make your house “too nice?” Unfortunately, for military families, the risk of over-improvement is very real. As military families move on average once every three years, the ris...