Saying Goodbye Leaving a community you’ve invested years of your life in is no easy feat. The bonds you’ve formed, the memories etched into the walls of your home, and the comforting familiarity of your surroundings all contribute to a cocktail of emotions that can be overwhelming. As a military member, the attachment to your […]
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A permanent change of station (PCS) can be stressful for not only the humans inside your home, but also for your furry friends as well. They are often hyper-aware of the changes going on in your home and recognize that a transition may be underway. From added people in and out of the house to
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Relocating can bring on a host of challenges. From the mental load to the physical exhaustion, it’s important to get clear on what is most vital to you and your family during this time of transition. Below are 10 questions to ask yourself when relocating. 1. When you get to the end of your PCS
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There are many factors to contemplate when you are thinking about a home security system. For some homeowners and renters, it is a no-brainer and just an absolute and routine part of setting up a new home each time they move. For others, perhaps they haven’t fully considered all of the ins and outs of
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As summer transitions to fall, perhaps you are really, finally seeing your neighborhood in a new light for the first time in a long while. During summer, perhaps you have been traveling for vacations, staying indoors more to avoid the heat, or maybe you’ve just not truly seen your home or your neighbors’ homes because
After the Leaves Have Fallen: Neighborhood Values and Their Impact on Your Home Read More »
When you first read or hear the word “audit,” it may strike fear in your heart. Perhaps you have spent your adult life trying to avoid an audit from the IRS. If the word audit sounds like a bad word to you, don’t let it! An audit is simply an examination or verification of your
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Soon after the moving boxes are unpacked, the cardboard is broken down and placed at the curb for recycling pickup, and the house is mostly put together. It’s not long before it’s time to get everyone in the family established with new care providers. Whether it’s back-to-school physicals, getting prescriptions to refill at the pharmacy,
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As most military families can attest, one of the most important things to do once you land at your new duty station is to scope out all of the great places to eat and fun things to do. Not only is a great restaurant meal and an entertaining outing a much-needed reprieve from unpacking boxes
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Summer is in full swing and now that things are starting to resume some level of normalcy, what better time to connect with your neighbors. Whether you have just moved to a new community, or you are a longtime fixture in your current area, planning a barbeque or cookout is the perfect way to get
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When it comes time to relocate or move to your next duty station, a few of the typical resources come to mind. Services like transportation companies, professional packers, and movers, and clearing or storage companies might top the list. However, there’s another, often overlooked or procrastinated area of moving that should definitely be on your
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