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The 8 Step Stress-Free PCS Checklist

We created this checklist as practical tool to organize and prioritize tasks associated with your move, ensuring that nothing essential is overlooked. It helps Servicemembers systematically address key elements such as housing arrangements, transportation logistics, family needs, and the transfer of important documents.

MIL MOVE’s checklist provides a structured approach to managing the myriad of requirements involved in a PCS.

The Cost-Effective PCS Budget

The Military Family Advisory Network found that Servicemembers spend an average of $5,000 in out-of-pocket expenses during their PCS. At MIL MOVE, we want to minimize these costs, and even help you be profitable at the end of your move.

The Profitable PCS Budget worksheet can be printed or filled in and saved as a pdf. Use it to balance your expenses, reimbursements, and allowances!

The 8 Step Home-Buying Process

Understanding the home buying process is essential for Servicemembers due to their frequent relocations. Grasping the intricacies of real estate empowers them to make informed financial decisions, ensuring they find suitable housing in new locations and take advantage of specialized programs like the VA loan.

At MIL MOVE, we strive to keep every Servicemember informed. This document is a quick reference guide you can refer to and always know where you are at in the home-buying process.

The 8 Step Home-Selling Process

Understanding the home selling process is crucial for Servicemembers due to the transient nature of Military life. Frequent relocations and deployments often necessitate selling a property quickly and efficiently. Having a grasp of the home-selling process allows Servicemembers to strategically market their homes, set realistic pricing, and navigate negotiations with confidence.

At MIL MOVE, we strive to keep every Servicemember informed. Use this document as a guide that you can always refer to and understand where you are at in the home-selling process.

How Much Home Can I Buy?

Knowing their affordability limits enables Servicemembers to avoid overextending financially, ensuring that mortgage payments remain manageable. The 28/36 rule is a finance principle to determine how much of a person’s gross monthly income should go to housing costs and total debt.

This download breaks down what goes into calculating your affordable mortgage payment and is a FILLABLE CALCULATOR that will show you exactly how much home you can afford based on this principle.

MIL MOVE's Listing Prep Checklist

This checklist was created to assist Servicemembers to prioritize and efficiently manage tasks given the potential time constraints associated with deployments or relocations.

Use this download as a comprehensive guide, to help you stay on top of crucial tasks such as preparing your property for sale, coordinating with real estate professionals, and addressing necessary repairs or improvements.

The Perfect Home Builder

Having specific criteria help Servicemembers prioritize features that accommodate their lifestyle, taking into consideration factors such as proximity to military bases, schools, and healthcare facilities. Considering potential future relocations, having specific criteria will also allow you to make informed decisions about the type, size, rentability and resale potential of your next home.

At MIL MOVE, we created this download so Servicemembers could take a proactive approach to streamline the home-buying process, make informed choices that meet their current and future needs, and navigate the real estate market with confidence.

The Personally Procured Move

The Personally Procured Move (PPM), formerly known as a Do-It-Yourself (DIY) move, offers several benefits to Military personnel. One primary advantage is flexibility, allowing Servicemembers to coordinate their move on their schedule and at their pace. Financial incentives are another key benefit, as Servicemembers can receive reimbursement for a portion of the moving expenses. Additionally, the PPM empowers Military personnel to have greater control over the packing and handling of their belongings, potentially reducing the risk of damages during transit.

At MIL MOVE, we created this download to serve as a guide you can reference instead of browsing dozens of websites or visiting multiple transportation or support offices.

The Standard Household Goods Move

A household goods military move provides military personnel with a hassle-free and financially supported relocation process. The military covers the cost of shipping belongings, offering a cost-effective solution. Professional movers, experienced in military relocations, ensure a reliable and organized transition.

At MIL MOVE, we created this download to serve as your guide to the HHG move that you can reference instead of browsing dozens of websites or visiting your local transportation office. This information sheet includes everything from the DD Forms required, pros and cons, and the step-by-step process to complete an HHG move.

Should I Buy or Rent?

Renting may be more suitable for short-term assignments, providing flexibility and avoiding the complexities of selling a property quickly. On the other hand, buying may be advantageous for longer-term stability and the potential for building equity. Factors such as deployment frequency, financial readiness, and personal preferences play a role as well.

At MIL MOVE, we strive to keep every Servicemembers informed on the options available to them, so that they understand the advantages and drawbacks of buying and renting. We created this download to explain the advantages and disadvantages of each and calculate which choice will be more profitable given your situation.