Blog Posts in "Moving Tips"

PCSing to the DC area is very difficult because the area is so large and there are so many different options of where to live. When searching for a military home for sale or rent, it's good to know what the area and surrounding neighborhood is like. Is it safe? In a good school district? Are there other military around for a sense of community? The best way to research the DC area is by learning from other military families who have lived there before. A great DC suburb near the Pentagon is the City of Arlington. Arlington is broken into two sections, South Arlington vs. North Arlington. Many... read more

PCSing to the DC area can be very difficult. There are so many places to live and you usually don't have much time once you get there for house hunting leave, so it's best to do your research online before hand. North vs South Arlington - Geography North and South Arlington is separated by Route 50. North Arlington is typically safer and has larger, more expensive homes. There is less pockets of lower income families which usually indicates higher test scores and higher property values. South Arlington is typically made up of smaller houses, commercial areas, and apartment complexes. There is... read more

Long distance road trips with toddlers or infants can be a stressful experience, even when the trip is meant to be a vacation. But when the trip is required by your job, as, for example, when the military requires personnel to relocate to different military housing on bases throughout the country and throughout the world...well, the stress level can rise exponentially. Even worse, most military families have to move more than once in their careers, sometimes even more than once in a single year. Here are some tips to ease the transition as much as possible for military families with small chi... read more

Did you know that moving is rated as the third most stressful events in life, behind only death and divorce? If you have received orders to move again, you probably know how true this is. There are several steps you can take in order to make this process less stressful for all involved. Consider these tips when planning your move. 1. Research the local area Having a solid understanding of the town or city you will be moving to will make you more comfortable both in the beginning and over the length of your stay. This research can also help you determine which military housing rentals to look ... read more

Did you know that moving is the third most stressful life event that a person will ever experience? This speaks volumes about the stress related to moving. And if you are in the military, or a member of a military family, military moving is all the more stressful. There are several factors that can make military moving more challenging than civilian moves. First of all, the move is not usually the choice of the military family, but is an order handed down from superiors. Thus, the soldier and his or her family usually have no say in the matter. Furthermore, military families will be forced to... read more