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As a renter, you may not feel much sense of responsibility to the home you're currently living in. We tend to think that when any problem arises, it’s automatically the landlord's duty to fix it. Most...
If you're moving into military housing, you probably have questions about whether or not your family's beloved dog is allowed. Privatized housing companies have created their own policies regarding ba...
Birthday parties. Game day gatherings. Family get-togethers. Due to its charming layout and tranquil ambience, your house has become the place to be! With the holidays quickly approaching, you may fin...
Have orders to Rota, Spain? Congratulations—you’re in for a treat! Naval Station (NAVSTA) Rota is one of the best OCONUS duty stations out there. Many folks who have been stationed there rank it as th...
As you’ve scoured ads for homes for sale, you’ve probably noticed savvy military home sellers marketing their properties with “assumable VA loan” written in the property’s description. They should! A ...
It’s time to sell your home, and you, like most home sellers, hope to walk away with a little extra cash in your pocket. And you probably already know what you’ll do with it. You’ll use it for your do...
We asked, and you answered! As part of our ongoing series of favorite duty stations, we’re now turning our attention to your most-loved Air Force bases around the world. Check out the favorite Army po...
The VA loan is widely used by active duty and veteran servicemembers because it’s buyer-friendly for many reasons, such as no requirement for a down payment or private mortgage insurance. It's a great...
The United States is home to an abundance of military bases that not only serve as crucial defense centers but also offer incredible opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts. Whether you have a passion f...
Recently, my spouse came home from work and shared unexpected news. We have military orders for a new assignment. So, apparently, we will not be enjoying the upcoming season in this home. The good new...
Did you know there are rebates and incentives for military home buyers and sellers that will help save some money the next time you PCS? It’s no secret that we all like to save money— especially when ...
Welcome to the ROK, the Republic of Korea! This OCONUS location sits in a beautiful part of the world, offering access to incredible food, diverse culture, and an adventure far from home. Although Seo...
The Grand Canyon is a popular tourist destination for Americans and international travelers alike. Due to its popularity, out of the way location, and stunning vistas, the travel expenses add up. Howe...
Do you ever wonder which military installations are the best? You’ve undoubtedly heard of the worst places to get stationed across the military branches. I can easily rattle off all the places I’ve ha...
For years, military spouses have been begging employers for remote work options and making do with the smattering of telework options, mostly over-the-phone customer service, which is hard work during...
Permanent Change of Station is a term associated with intense feelings ranging from elation to terror, depending on your personality and previous PCS experiences. Add to this the highly personal natur...
As a renter, setting up a new rental home can be draining financially. More often than not, you’re on the tail end of a PCS move where you’ve tossed money at hotels, gas, and food while you're on the ...
Nearly 40% of military spouses in the workforce have careers that require professional licensing. If you’re one of the tens of thousands of military spouses who have earned licensure, you need to know...
Living in base housing always posed a challenge for our visiting friends, especially for special gatherings like birthday parties. Gate regulations frequently changed and were unpredictable; sometimes...
The U.S. military houses nearly 70 Navy bases, with 13 located overseas. The Navy is situated in some pretty incredible regions around the world, so there’s a good chance Navy families will get statio...
Whether you're setting out on an island sightseeing tour or want to build up your strength before you tackle an early morning waterfall hike, you probably need coffee. And maybe some breakfast! Or per...
As we began our descent into Ramstein Air Base, I caught my first glimpse of the German countryside through a rain-spotted airplane window. It looked like a gray and green patchwork quilt, but I shive...
It's a rite of passage for active duty military members to daydream and plan for retirement “one day.” For some, the plan is to retire completely, enjoy a no-schedule day, and simply wake up each morn...
If you watch any international vacation-home-finder show, you’re likely impressed with just how simple the portrayal of buying a home in a foreign country can be. In fact, many military members long t...
If you’re a renter, you know how important it is to have a healthy relationship with your landlord. While the property is yours to live in, your landlord is the one who owns it and is ultimately respo...
Each year, to show their appreciation of military and veterans, many restaurants, retailers, and local businesses offer free meals, discounted merchandise, and free admission during the week of Vetera...
Thinking about life after the military can often lead you to start thinking about what your finances will look like. Have you ever thought to yourself, "I wish I had another stream of income"? We are ...
Thinking about your credit score isn't associated with warm, fuzzy feelings—frustration might be more like it. Your credit score can stand between you and what you want, like renting or buying a home....
Florida is a popular vacation spot for visitors from all over the world seeking sun and sandy beaches. But if the military has sent you to live in Florida, where should you go for your getaways? Try t...
If you’re looking for help with a PCS move to Fort Cavazos, Texas (formerly known as Fort Hood) or just curious about what the hype is about, you’re in the right spot! MilitaryByOwner has extensive re...
Fall brings one of the biggest festivals of the year to Germany: Oktoberfest! It’s a folk festival that originated in Munich in the 1800s, and it features traditional Bavarian cuisine, carnival rides,...
If the military has you stationed in the Washington, DC, area, you'll find something fun to do any day, any time. There’s a museum for all interests, countless historic monuments, and dozens of perfor...
Located in the bustling heart of Central Texas, just west of Interstate 35 and about 70 miles north of Austin, lies one of the Army’s largest installations, Fort Cavazos (formerly Fort Hood). Ask serv...
Budgeting. How many of us have broken our budget before? And even bigger question would be, how many of us bother to set a budget? When calculated correctly, a budget offers financial freedom and the ...
Italy is one of the most visited countries in Europe, and for very good reason! With a beautiful, diverse landscape, rich history and culture, plus world-renowned cuisine, Italy attracts tourists from...
The trials and tribulations military families encounter while searching for their next rental home can be exhausting. Emotions run high and the urge to just get the whole process finished is overwhelm...
What you'll learn in this post: Why Good Photos Matter Capture Your Home at Its Best Don'ts for Staging Your Home Focus on This When Staging Your Home Don’ts for Your Home Listing Photos Focus on This...
If asked what the most exciting part of buying a home is, what would you answer? For many, it’s househunting, followed by the moment you find the one. At the bottom of the list is negotiation, and rig...
Thinking about ways to affordably improve your home to attract quality buyers is an important step in your overall home selling strategy. But before you start your home improvement projects, you’ll ne...
The fun/not-so-fun part of military life is predicting where you’ll live in 5, 10, or 15 years. Of course, sometimes you have a choice, but most times, you don’t. But if you’ve considered buying a vac...
Military buyers are probably among the most unique groups when purchasing a home. Not only because we move every two to three years and we get to take advantage of the VA loan, but because we've been ...
Before we sat on traffic clogged multi-lane highways most days, America had a love affair with trains. Getting us coast to coast, ambling through mountains, prairies, and forests, the train is a stapl...
As a military homeowner, you know that you must take advantage of every opportunity to market your property properly when advertising your home for sale or for rent. Your marketing strategy should inc...
When faced with a deployment (or two or three!), the entire family must make a difficult decision. Should you move back "home" near family and friends where you have deployment support, stay put at yo...
Wading into the home buying process can be confusing, as more options exist now than ever. The FHA has recently added the ability to convert to a 40-year loan in certain circumstances, and as members ...
Located in picturesque Montgomery, Alabama, Maxwell Air Force Base and Gunter Annex is a proud Air Force hub, and home to both historical flight operations and training units, dating back to the Wrigh...
It’s PCS season! Every summer, thousands of military families move to new homes. It’s a stressful, exciting, and busy time. So, so busy. For many families, a PCS move is an opportunity to make some li...
Welcome to home buying, where home financing options are not one-size-fits-all. While the topic feels mundane, your current finances, financial history, and housing market fluctuations make revisiting...
Are you on the fence, deciding whether or not to list your property as a For Sale By Owner? It's a tough call, especially for first time FSBO sellers. The prospect of saving money and selling the hous...
As a military family who has lived in rented homes for more than 20 years of active duty service, we’re very aware of which types of landlords operate in the income property game. When we meet potenti...
An assignment to Naval Station Newport, Rhode Island, puts you right in the middle of the action in the northeastern U.S. This region has a very high concentration of important historic areas, beautif...
We all know the popular military saying, “Hurry up and wait.” It applies perfectly to the years leading up to retirement. You know you should be doing something, but it seems like you need to wait unt...
The first thing most of us want to know when we’re headed to a new duty station is, what is there to do nearby? We want to know what life is going to look like. Will it take every ounce of our creativ...
During the home selling process, it's normal to quickly become consumed with important details such as finding a compatible real estate agent, calculating an accurate price point, and determining how ...
As we drove through the narrow streets of the quaint German village, I was struck by the obvious fact of how foreign everything seemed. The unreadable (to me) road signs, the tall brick houses hugging...
While our family was stationed in Germany, my husband and I were invited to attend a Memorial Day ceremony at the Lorraine American cemetery in St. Avold, France, where the largest number of American ...
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Everyone knows military families rarely lounge over the summer. PCS prep and recovery easily take up weeks or months at a time. And, for those who do stay put, summer home maintenance requires a solid...
Military home buyers know any number of roadblocks can derail your PCS and home buying journey. And, we know, most often, bad timing has something to do with the derailment. Whether it's because of a ...
Military families typically go through the home buying/selling process more often than the average family. The PCS cycle alone causes us to move every two to three years. But a military move isn't the...
If military life has you headed to Camp Pendleton, California, we're here to help! Come along for a quick overview of this bucket list duty station. First, take a look at this video, then read on for ...
Deployments change everything about your daily routine. Although you’re busy preparing yourself and your family emotionally, you’ll also want to think about your finances. Additional entitlements or h...
Note this important update from the Defense Finance and Accounting Service, as of October 2023: "November 1, 2023 – Request for Individual Estimate Deadline (LOI) Retirees who want an individual estim...
Real estate can be a fantastic investment option. It creates passive income, it’s long-term, and it often carries lower risk than, say, investing in the stock market. You might buy a home to live in a...
You've spent months watching your neighbors' homes fly off the market and are ready to list yours. But when the offers aren't flooding in, you start to feel confused and anxious that something's amiss...
Every few years or more, non-military and military landlords have the difficult task of finding the best renters for their property. The vetting process is time-consuming and sometimes frustrating, of...
Is your military family considering taking the plunge to become homeowners? Congratulations! This is an exciting time, but one that is also filled with questions. After all, buying a home as a militar...
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