Blog Posts in "Moving Tips"

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

There are several cities near the Naval Post Graduate School, The Presidio of Monterey, and the US Coast Guard Station in which families can choose from when orders arrive (finally!) to move to Central California. Two of the most popular options are the communities of Monterey and Pacific Grove. Both are ideally located for an easy commute, have stunning scenery, and in general, have a “boy I am lucky to live here vibe.” There a few factors that should be mentioned, however, when house hunting becomes part of the process. Suggestions to Consider When PCSing to Monterey, California A. Monterey... read more

Where are the best neighborhoods for a military family in Colorado Springs? This is a very common question that is asked when military families get new orders to the Colorado Springs area. Here is a list of the top neighborhood reviews for Colorado Springs: One reviewer said... Briargate - "We lived in Briargate neighborhoods, more specifically Fairfax. The elementary school is in the neighborhood and there are lots of paths for walking, parks etc. It is an amazing neighborhood with an easy commute to Peterson AFB. We loved it so much we bought land there to retire." Another said..... Wolf Ra... read more

Do you have orders to Pensacola? If so, get excited because you are going to be surrounded by some of the prettiestbeaches in Florida. Ok now stop day dreaming and get to researching your new area! Seach neighborhood reviews near NAS Pensacola . Also get to know the differentareas surrounding base and what the local call these areas. Brandy Porrata ( http://www.brandyporrata.kw.com/ ) is an amazing REALTOR in the Pensacola area. Whether you are looking for a rental or looking to buy, give military spouse Brandy a call 850-543-3797! The information below is from her blog, Jetset Brandy Porrata... read more