Blog Posts in "Moving Tips"

If you have orders to Jacksonville, Florida, this list of areas and neighborhood surrounding Jacksonville will help you get an broad understanding of the area. Below are 5 great neighborhoods in Jacksonville. Information below comes from an article by By Jennifer Nelson at FrontDoor.com NORTH Northside Once primarily an industrial area, residential development has taken hold here. Proximity to the airport, Jacksonville Zoo and Huguenot Park -- and the convenience to downtown -- have converted this sleepy section of town to desirable riverfront living in neighborhoods like Yellowbluff and Ocea... read more

Spotlight on Fort Hood, Texas By Dawn Smith with MilitaryByOwner.com The chances are pretty high that if your family has been in the military for even a few years, you’ve been a resident of or lived near Fort Hood, especially if you’re serving in the Army. The base is the military’s largest active duty armored post and home to the 1 st Cavalry Division. You’ve likely heard about the gorgeous hill and lake region of Central Texas. Well, Fort Hood sits squarely in the region, as does the major off base cities of Killeen, Harker Heights, and Copperas Cove. Nolanville, Round Rock, Temple, Belton,... read more

Did you know you can have Tricare Prime and go off base to see a doctor? The plan is called US Family Health Plan and it works in addition to Tricare Prime. The six US Family Health Plans and their service areas Brighton Marine Health Center —serving Massachusetts, including Cape Cod, as well as Rhode Island and parts of Northern Connecticut; Christus Health —serving Southeast Texas and Southwest Louisiana; Johns Hopkins Medicine — Serving Maryland, Washington, DC, Delaware, and parts of Virginia, West Virginia, and Pennsylvania; Martin’s Point Health Care —Serving Maine, New Hampshire, Vermo... read more

You may read the word 'military home' on the internet and wonder, what makes a military home different than a regular home. Below are some defining points for a military home. Dictation: There is no place like a military home! What makes a home a "military home"? Military homes are defined as homes either for sale or rent in a military town. Key Points for buying your military home: 1. Doesn't Need to be the Nicest House on the Block - If the home is located in the right area that fits the miltiary familiy's needs, they will choose a house that might be less attractive because they know they ... read more

Virginia Beach is the most populous city in the state of Virginia. It is very spread out with a different feel to each area. The different areas in this guide are: Oceanfront Area, Chesapeake Bay Area near Little Creek, Town Center Area, NAS Oceana Area, Courthouse/Amphitheater, Indian River, South Holland Road, and Kempsville Area. Best Neighborhoods in Virginia Beach 1. OCEANFRONT AREA Virginia Beach is surrounded by water on 2 sides. The Atlantic Ocean provides a typical beachy area with a boardwalk lined with restaurants and bars. The Oceanfront’s boardwalk has been in transition for the ... read more