MilHousing Nation

193 - Things to Consider for Your 2024 Budget

With a new year and changes to military pay comes a need to revisit the household budget. In this episode, we review some of the major factors that make the budgets of military households unique so you can plan for success. 

• Helping military families connect with military real estate experts throughout the US. Learn more about MilHousing Network at https://milhousingnetwork.com/.

• For more information on providing financial security for your loved ones, click here to connect with MilHousing Network's proud partner, Navy Mutual!

192 - Changes to Military Pay in 2024

The updates to military pay starting January 1, 2024 have been released! Listen in for a recap of the upcoming changes, what they mean, and how they might changes in the future.

• Helping military families connect with military real estate experts throughout the US. Learn more about MilHousing Network at https://milhousingnetwork.com/.

• MilHousing Network is a proud partner of Armed Forces Bank. Serving those who serve since 1907. For more information on home financing, click here.

191 - Military Onesource

Military OneSource is an abundant resource for military families that can supplement what’s available on installation at little or no cost for military families. Listen in for a high level review for all the available products and resources. 

• Helping military families connect with military real estate experts throughout the US. Learn more about MilHousing Network at https://milhousingnetwork.com/.

• For more information on providing financial security for your loved ones, click here to connect with MilHousing Network's proud partner, Navy Mutual!

190 - Tenant Bill of Rights

The Military Housing Privatization Initiative Tenant Bill of Rights is an example of intervention at the highest levels of Congress and DoD to ensure military families have access to appropriate, safe, maintained housing. Listen in as we review how we got here, why we need this, and what it actually says.

• Helping military families connect with military real estate experts throughout the US. Learn more about MilHousing Network at https://milhousingnetwork.com/.

• For more information on providing financial security for your loved ones, click here to connect with MilHousing Network's proud partner, Navy Mutual!

189 - Legislative Action Part Three: Military Spouse Licensure Legislation

Part of moving as a military family means relocating spouse careers. Military spouses struggle with unemployment way above the national average, but help is coming! In part 3 of our Legislative Action series, learn about the legislation regarding spouse employment & licensure transfer. 

• Helping military families connect with military real estate experts throughout the US. Learn more about MilHousing Network at https://milhousingnetwork.com/.

• MilHousing Network is a proud partner of Armed Forces Bank. Serving those who serve since 1907. For more information on home financing, click here.

188 - Legislative Action Part Two: Military Quality of Life Panel in Congress

In Part 2 of our Legislative Action series, listen in to learn about two big interests for military families: the Quality of Life Panel currently looking into military issues and the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA)- aka the Defense Bill. It's an interesting time in Congress and the more we know, the better prepared we can be for using our collective voices. 

• Helping military families connect with military real estate experts throughout the US. Learn more about MilHousing Network at https://milhousingnetwork.com/.

• For more information on providing financial security for your loved ones, click here to connect with MilHousing Network's proud partner, Navy Mutual!

187 - Legislative Action Part One: How and When to Contact

Join us for this 4 part "Legislative Action and Military Families" series as we explore how to take a more active role in the policies and decisions governing our quality of life in the military community. In Part 1, we cover how and when to contact our legislators.

• Helping military families connect with military real estate experts throughout the US. Learn more about MilHousing Network at https://milhousingnetwork.com/.

• MilHousing Network is a proud partner of Armed Forces Bank. Serving those who serve since 1907. For more information on home financing, click here.

186 - Flood Insurance

Grown-up topics like insurance aren't typically high on the list of conversation starters, but as military families, it's important to protect ourselves. Join Heather as she discusses the need for flood insurance and whether or not it's something you should consider for your home.

• Helping military families connect with military real estate experts throughout the US. Learn more about MilHousing Network at https://milhousingnetwork.com/.

• For more information on providing financial security for your loved ones, click here to connect with MilHousing Network's proud partner, Navy Mutual!

185 - Can We Afford to Geo-Bach?

"Geo-baching" is a slang term for opting out of a move with a service member. Why would a military family ever consider not living together? Join Heather as she discusses why a family might geo-bach and what conversations to have when exploring this decision-making process.

• Helping military families connect with military real estate experts throughout the US. Learn more about MilHousing Network at https://milhousingnetwork.com/.

• MilHousing Network is a proud partner of Armed Forces Bank. Serving those who serve since 1907. For more information on home financing, click here.

184 - Should I Hire a Property Manager?

Have you considered turning your family home into a rental property? What are the pros and cons? Should you hire a property manager? What should you look for in a property manager? Join us on this episode as we explore this conversation and give you ideas for how to decide what works best for the needs of your family. 

• Helping military families connect with military real estate experts throughout the US. Learn more about MilHousing Network at https://milhousingnetwork.com/.

• For more information on providing financial security for your loved ones, click here to connect with MilHousing Network's proud partner, Navy Mutual!