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 at. For example, do you want a house located in a social neighborhood? Or do you like to keep to yourself? If you have children, look to see if there are nearby parks and see if other military families currently living in this area. Knowing where all these things are can help ease you into the experience, as well as keep you actually excited about the change.
2. Know the schools
Did you know that there are over two million US military children, and 60 percent of them are of school aged? When searching for military homes for rent, you will want to know if the are adequate so that your children will receive a quality education. Even for childless families, this can often be an important factor to consider because military homes located in good school districts are easier to rent in the future, if this becomes necessary. Researching the schools in your new area will help you determine if you want to live off base in a military rental home or live on base in military housing.
3. Talk to other military families
There is a lot of research that goes into military moves and the best resource is talking to other military families who have already been stationed at your new base. Our military housing website has insider information from other military families, about schools and local areas surrounding the base. Read what others military families have to say and get connected through our social networks. Facebook and Twitter @miltownadvisor.
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