MilHousing Nation

163 - 5 Cheap Upgrades That Don’t Break the Bank but Make Your House Seem More Expensive

Maria Mendez Reed is a military spouse superhero, who has devoted her time and talents to bettering the lives of those around her. As one of the founding members of the Inspire Up Foundation, she is dedicated to uplifting military spouses in our community. As the producer and creator of Moving with the Military, a home improvement show dedicated to budget friendly, military housing appropriate renovations, she spends her time traveling around the country to serve those who serve in the military.

In this episode, she gives us actionable steps and insights for how to make a house into a home, no matter where you are stationed.

 

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.

162 - Planning Winter Travel

Being a military family and planning winter travel can be overwhelming. Try these four steps to help you feel prepared with realistic expectations and backup plans so that you can truly enjoy the travel you've worked so hard to plan: 

• 1. Pay attention to your schedule to/from your destination, and while you’re there.
• 2. Consider the location & weather.
• 3. Be mindful of your budget.
• 4. Have backup plans for all the logistics of travel, lodging, and activities.

 

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!

MilHousing Network is a proud partner of Caliber Home Loans. For more information on home financing, click here.

 

161 - What Will the Military Pay For or Not Pay For When I Move - Part 2

In this two-part episode, MilHousing Network and moving pro Megan Harless, of PCS like a Pro, dive into the complexities of moving reimbursements and allowances. Megan Harless is an Army Veteran, military spouse, mom to three amazing children, and is passionate about educating others on the regulations and policies of PCS (permanent change of station) all while working on reform efforts to streamline and simplify the process for military families. Since the fall of 2018, Megan has worked with members of Congress, US Transportation Command, and members of the moving industry to identify key pain points of the process and to draft solutions to be implemented for families. During this time as she has become the leading Military Spouse PCS expert as noted in her receiving the 2020 Military.com Spouse Changemaker of the Year award, Megan has worked hard to educate families on the changing policies and regulations while helping them to navigate the process in order to help them have a smooth move.  You can find out more about Megan at www.pcslikeapro.org or on Facebook as PCS Like a Pro.

 

In Part 1, you’ll listen as Megan shares with us how to determine what tools to us when planning your move. This includes temporary living expenses (TLE), temporary living allowance (TLA), per diem, mileage reimbursement rate, and the details of a personal procured move (PPM- previously known as DITY).

 

In Part 2, Megan walks us through how to navigate claims after you’ve completed your move. This includes where to file damages to your home or living structure, damages to your household goods, and what to do if the movers miss your required delivery date.

 

• 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.

160 - What Will the Military Pay For or Not Pay For When I Move - Part 1

In this two-part episode, MilHousing Network and moving pro Megan Harless, of PCS like a Pro, dive into the complexities of moving reimbursements and allowances. Megan Harless is an Army Veteran, military spouse, mom to three amazing children, and is passionate about educating others on the regulations and policies of PCS (permanent change of station) all while working on reform efforts to streamline and simplify the process for military families. Since the fall of 2018, Megan has worked with members of Congress, US Transportation Command, and members of the moving industry to identify key pain points of the process and to draft solutions to be implemented for families. During this time as she has become the leading Military Spouse PCS expert as noted in her receiving the 2020 Military.com Spouse Changemaker of the Year award, Megan has worked hard to educate families on the changing policies and regulations while helping them to navigate the process in order to help them have a smooth move.  You can find out more about Megan at www.pcslikeapro.org or on Facebook as PCS Like a Pro.

 

In Part 1, you’ll listen as Megan shares with us how to determine what tools to us when planning your move. This includes temporary living expenses (TLE), temporary living allowance (TLA), per diem, mileage reimbursement rate, and the details of a personal procured move (PPM- previously known as DITY).

 

In Part 2, Megan walks us through how to navigate claims after you’ve completed your move. This includes where to file damages to your home or living structure, damages to your household goods, and what to do if the movers miss your required delivery date.

 

• 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.

159 - How to Be a Good Neighbor

What does it mean to be a good neighbor? How do you know if you are a good neighbor? Heather Campbell breaks down a few actionable steps for how to passively be a good neighbor, and how to actively be a good neighbor. Listen in to learn how you can be a good neighbor, even when you're not in control of where you will call home next. Be sure to share with us on our socials how you like to show that you're a good neighbor. 

 

• 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!

 

• MilHousing Network is a proud partner of Caliber Home Loans. For more information on home financing, click here.

158 - How to Support Military Spouse and Veteran Owned Businesses

Join us as Heather Campbell walks us through actionable steps to support military spouse and veteran owned businesses. For more information on military spouse entrepreneurship, be sure to connect with Association of Military Spouse Entrepreneurs at https://amseagency.com
and the Military Spouse Chamber of Commerce at https://milspousechamber.org. You can shop for goods and services from military and first responder spouses at https://spouse-ly.com or in the Military Spouse Entrepreneur Guide with Stars and Stripes, found on your local installation or online here Military Spouse Entrepreneur Guide | Stars and Stripes. For more information on veteran owned businesses, visit https://www.veteranownedbusiness.com/
or Veteran-owned businesses (sba.gov).

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

• To take advantage of today's mortgage rates, click here to connect with MilHousing Network's proud partner, Armed Forces Bank!

• MilHousing Network is a proud partner of Armed Forces Insurance. For more information on how you can protect what matters most to you, click here.

157 - Questions forYour Home Inspector

In this episode, Heather Campbell walks us through the important questions to ask a home inspector before, during and after a home inspection for your buying/selling process. With these practical steps, you’ll feel prepared for your upcoming inspection whether you’re a home buying rookie or a well-seasoned buyer. Special thanks to Armed Forces Bank for their continue support of the MilHousing Nation and for providing accounts and services to help provide for our nation’s military and veteran families.

 

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. For more information on home financing, click here.

MilHousing Network is a proud partner of AFI. For more information on homeowners insurance, click here.

156 - Military Retirement is Confusing

Join Heather Campbell and Stephanie Sheehan, a military spouse of 29 1/2 years recently turned retiree spouse! Stephanie learned as a young military spouse how to pinch pennies and really dedicate resources to create a nest egg for retirement over the last decade of military service. Join us as we discuss the new blended retirement system and the steps we can take as military spouses to prepare our budgets for the next chapter.

 

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 Navy Mutual. For more information on providing financial security for your loved ones, click here.

 

To take advantage of today's mortgage rates, click here to connect with MilHousing Network partner, Caliber Home Loans!

155 - Planning Activities for Military Kids

Looking for some unique ideas to incorporate into your summer PCS travel? Host Heather Campbell is rounding up some amazing ideas to keep your family engaged during your big move!

 

Do you have an upcoming move?! 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 Caliber Home Loans. To take advantage of today's mortgage rates, check out https://www.caliberhomeloans.com/.

154 - Armed Forces Bank

This week host Heather Campbell is joined by MilSpo Jodi Vickery and Tom McLean from Armed Forces Bank! Listen in ways you can prepare to stabilize your finances in both the short and long term to make not just your next PCS a success but every single one going forward!

Want to connect with Armed Forces Bank? MilHousing Network is a proud partner of Armed Forces Bank, serving those who serve since 1907. Check them out at https://www.afbank.com/.

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