Enrolled In The EFMP And Want To Buy A House? Here's What To Do

Relocating from one duty station to the next can be both exciting and overwhelming, particularly when you have a family member who is enrolled in the Exceptional Family Member Program. As you know, the military ensures that your next duty assignment will be based on the specific needs of your exceptional family member and also ensures that all of their special needs can be met, which does include housing. But is it possible to buy a house instead of living on base or in military housing? [Read More]

3 Errors To Avoid When Buying A Home

Buying a house may be exciting, but it's also a very large financial investment. You will most likely put down thousands of dollars upfront and then commit to paying a mortgage payment for a set period of time. Thus, it's important to be prepared and know what you are doing. Buying a home on a whim is not something that usually turns out well. Unfortunately, some people make mistakes when buying a home which can prevent the sale from happening and lead to issues down the road. [Read More]

Myths About Buying a Military Home

The dream of homeownership is something that can drive the financial decisions of many families and individuals. Unfortunately, there are many members of the military and those that have loved ones serving that can fail to accurately consider this option due to believing one or more misconceptions about the process of buying a house while serving. Myth: Military Members Must Always Live in On-Base Housing Those that have loved ones serving in the military may assume that the service member will have to live on the base at all times. [Read More]

Paying More For A Luxury Apartment Is Often Worth It

When the time comes to find a new apartment to live in, one of the first decisions you'll need to make is how fancy of a place you're looking for. Many people figure they will save money by moving into a place with really cheap rent. But actually, it is often worth it to pay more for a nicer apartment — maybe even one that is advertised as a luxury apartment. [Read More]