2025 Tax Deductions for Military Homeowners: What to Prepare Now

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The Homeowner’s Tax Advantage Owning a home is a cornerstone of building financial security. It also comes with significant tax benefits. For many taxpayers, the federal deduction for homeownership expenses is a major reason to itemize their deductions. If your itemized deductions are greater than the standard deduction, you should itemize. The core homeowner deductions […]

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Home Search During the Holidays: A Buyer’s Advantage

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The Unique Challenges of a Holiday Home Search Military life rarely follows the traditional real estate calendar. PCS orders can arrive at any time. This means you may find yourself house hunting during the busy holiday season. This timing presents real challenges for military families. First, you will find less inventory. Many sellers pull their

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Winter Curb Appeal: How to Make Your Home Shine in Cold Weather

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The Winter Home Sale Challenge for Military Families Selling your home is never easy. Selling it during the cold, short days of winter adds extra complexity. This challenge can feel magnified for military families facing a tight Permanent Change of Station (PCS) timeline. You may not have the luxury of waiting for spring. One major

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How to Show Gratitude for Your Current and Past Military Communities

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This is the season of Thanksgiving. It’s a time when we pause to gather, reflect, and give thanks for our “home.” But for military families, the concepts of “home” and “family” are unique. “Home” is often a house we’ve only been in for 18 months. “Family” is frequently the “chosen family” we build at each

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Tips for Military Families Planning for a Future Home Purchase

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You have your orders, or at least you know they’re coming. A PCS in the next 4-8 months means you’re already in a race against the clock. Amid the out-processing checklists and school research, you have a major decision to make: should you buy a home at your new duty station? As a real estate

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Veterans Day: Honoring a Legacy of Service

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In the communities I serve, words like “service,” “honor,” and “commitment” are not just abstract ideas. They are a way of life. For active-duty service members, veterans, and military families, Veterans Day is one of the most important days of the year. It’s a day when the entire nation pauses to recognize the sacrifices made

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Home Renovation Projects to Consider Before the End of the Year

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The end of the year is the perfect time to plan. We review our finances, set goals, and look at the year ahead. For military homeowners, this is also a critical window to assess your home. With a potential PCS (Permanent Change of Station) always on the horizon, your home isn’t just a place to

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Refinancing and Interest Savings Explained

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The Federal Reserve and Mortgage Rates For the first time in several years, we are seeing mortgage rates come down. This is a direct result of the Federal Reserve (The Fed) easing its monetary policy. The Fed sets the Federal Funds Rate. This is the rate banks use to lend to each other overnight. While

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Halloween for Homeowners: Top Tips for Selling During Spooky Season

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Embrace the Spirit: Selling Your Home During Halloween Selling a home is always a big undertaking. Doing it during a holiday season, especially Halloween, can add unique challenges. But it doesn’t have to be all stress and no treats! As a military family, you know about adapting. This “spooky season” move is just another adventure.

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How to Prep for a Move During the Winter Holiday

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The Holiday PCS Challenge A Permanent Change of Station (PCS) is always stressful. Moving during the winter holiday season adds another layer of complexity. You are balancing packing with festive traditions. You may feel pressure to celebrate while coordinating movers. This time of year often brings harsh weather. Snow and ice can delay transport. Many

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