By: Jessica, U.S. Coast Guard Spouse Remember the awkwardness of a first date? Well, that’s kind of how it feels when looking for a real estate agent every time we move. We’ve tackled six moves in 14 years of marriage, so you can be sure I’ve had plenty of first-date feels when trying to […]
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We’ve all heard it mentioned every now and then at military ceremonies or gatherings among friends who live the military life. OPSEC—or Operations Security—seems like common sense to most of us. And after all, who is likely to overhear you talking to your Aunt Jamie about your spouse’s deployment dates while chatting about Christmas
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Becoming a homeowner, whether it’s for the first time or the fifteenth, is exciting. The dream of making it yours becomes reality once you have your own place. However, amidst all the unpacking and decorating euphoria, remember it’s never too early to take steps to safeguard your new home base. One of the easiest
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By: Jessica, U.S. Coast Guard Spouse Being from the Midwest, I’m always ready to take on a tornado should it head our way. From the moment I walk into our homes I access what’s the best central-focused closet, sturdy door frame, and/or tub to take shelter in for hours should we have a tornado
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Congratulations on taking the plunge into homeownership! This new level of adulting can bring about many other new purchases and decisions. And we’re not talking about curtains and flooring here: We mean homeowners insurance. You’ve probably had to secure insurance for your car, and we hope you’ve had renters insurance in the past, but homeowners
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One of the best loan products on the market just got a makeover, and you should be aware of the changes and how they impact those eligible to use it. We’re talking about the VA loan—a benefit for military home buyers that offers a loan with no down payment and a better-than-average interest rate—which has
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Congratulations on becoming a homeowner this past year! Whether it’s your first home or your forever home, becoming a homeowner is an exciting time. As we begin the new year, filled with resolutions and intentions, tax season can honestly seem far away. However, a little time spent now can save you immense headaches closer to
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Whether you’ve just bought your first home or are a seasoned homeowner, taking care of routine home maintenance is a great way to save time and prevent expensive issues from cropping up in the long run. To help you keep up with key tasks in 2020, here is a year-at-a-glance resource to help you successfully
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By: Jessica, U.S. Coast Guard Wife This summer marked my sixth move in 13 years of marriage. I kind of knew what I signed up for when I fell in love with a Coastie, but can’t quite say I had a full picture of the adventures…especially when it comes to all the “home sweet
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There’s something in the air come New Year’s Day that causes a strong urge to renovate our spaces. Something about a fresh start to a new year—and this time around a new decade— invokes a desire to improve our habitats. But before you start calling up contractors to make your most elaborate Pinterest boards come
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