Blog Posts by Cameron A.

PCSing to the DC area can be very difficult because there are so many options. Hopefully I can help you narrow down your search and identify common cities surrounding DC area . There are a few confusing areas that have the same zip codes, but are in different counties and are aligned to different school districts. Falls Church vs City of Falls Church is an example. Another example is Alexandria vs City of Alexandria . Falls Church vs City of Falls Church vs West Falls Church City of Falls Church - The City of Falls Church is not part of Fairfax County Schools. Falls Church - The part inside t... read more

Every school has its pros and cons and students, especially military kids, thrive in different environments. The key is to find an environment that fits your child’s needs, but how do you do this when you are stationed miles away and you have to research online? TIPS FOR SEARCHING ONLINE SCHOOL RATINGS Tip #1 - Research Online School Ratings Look at test scores, percentages of free/reduced lunch, and demographics. GreatSchools.org - They rate schools based on a 1 of 10 scale (* Military Town Advisor utilizes GreatSchools’ ratings) SchoolDigger.com - They rate schools based on a 1 of 5 scale S... read more

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

According to many experts, after divorce and the death of a relative, moving is the most stressful time that people will go through. This might be especially true for service members who have to uproot their family time and time again, and who have to deal with the particular needs that come with doing so. Because many service members have to move so often, military rental housing can be a better option than purchasing a home. The military housing for rent will allow individuals to take care of their families while still being flexible enough to move when duty calls. Find a Military Rental in... read more