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

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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Tips for Military Families Planning for a Future Home Purchase

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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Home Renovation Projects to Consider Before the End of the Year

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

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

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

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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10 Ways to Winterize Your Home After a PCS

Get Ready for Winter: Why Winterizing Matters As a military family, you know that moving—a Permanent Change of Station (PCS)—happens fast. You buy a home, and suddenly, winter is around the corner. If you are new to a house, you need to prepare for the season. Winterizing your home is essential. It protects your investment

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Flipping a Home: Smart Strategy or PCS Headache?

Potential Benefits of Flipping Equity Growth Buying a home below market value and renovating it can create equity quickly. Even if you don’t sell right away, you may have a valuable asset for the future. Income Opportunity If sold after improvements, a flipped home can generate a profit. Some military families use this strategy to

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Back to School, Back to Basics: 10 Home Safety Tips

Why Home Safety Matters for Military Families The back-to-school season is a busy time, especially for military families adjusting to new duty stations and new homes. Between unpacking, school supply shopping, and community transitions, home safety can get overlooked. Yet small steps now can prevent big problems later. Here are 10 safety tips to help

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A Market Full of Possibilities

The U.S. housing market in 2025 has been full of change. While higher mortgage rates have slowed activity in some areas, many experts see signs of stability and even opportunity ahead. Inventory levels are improving, giving buyers more choice, and prices have largely held steady despite the slower pace of sales. For sellers, this means

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