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MilitaryByOwner Advertising, Inc. August 2013
Letter from the Editor
 
As we inch closer to the end of summer, we know this also signals the end of the peak military PCS season! But there are still plenty of people on the move and traffic on MilitaryByOwner.com is booming! 
 

While summer may be wrapping up, there is still time for military families to consider taking a much-needed vacation. Space A travel is an amazing benefit of military life and we are sharing a plethora of tips and tricks to make the most this opportunity which can be found in our Featured Article segment.

 

We are sharing a unique perspective this month from a military family faced with the dilemma of making a PCS move while having kids in college. A great, thought provoking read in our Military Life segment.

 

Military homeowner's are often faced with a daunting list of home repairs that need to be executed prior to military relocation, so we have a few suggestions for easy, inexpensive home maintenance projects that will increase your curb appeal in our Real Estate Corner this month.

 

We want to thank our customers who continue to spread the word about our site. Word of mouth is still our number one form of advertising! It is clear that within the military network, it is important to provide service that is worth passing on, so please do not hesitate to contact us if there is ever anything we can do to make your advertising experience better.
 
You can reach us via email, phone 866-604-9126, live chatFacebookTwitter (@militarybyowner), LinkedIn and Google+. We look forward to speaking with you!

 

Also, if you would like to share a testimonial of your experience advertising with MilitaryByOwner, we would love to hear from you.  

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Welcome 

MilitaryByOwner.com would like to welcome our new July Business Advertisers! Should you be in the need of their services, be sure to contact them, or any of our other business advertisers on MilitaryByOwner.com!  Want to see your name or business here? Contact us for our Media Kit.  

 

Real Estate Agents:

Karen Taylor Howell, Keller Williams Realty Newport, Newport Naval Station

Carlos Cardo, RE/MAX Alliance, Norfolk Naval Base

CC Underwood, Keller Williams Realty Jacksonville, Jacksonville NAS

Ginger Flesher, Ginger Flesher Realty, Fort Myer

Roy Kissell, FirstPoint Real Estate LLC, McChord AFB

Donna Mack, Keller Williams Emerald Coast, Hurlburt Field

Kelly Fischer, Keller Williams, Fort Campbell

 

Apartment Communities:

Karen Harris, Etown Apartments, Fort Knox

 

Privatized Housing:

Barksdale Family Housing, Barksdale AFB

 

Services:

Dish Network Authorized Dealer, Fort Hood

ADT Home Security, Fort Hood

Dish Network Authorized Dealer, Fort Bragg

ADT Home Security, Fort Bragg

 

Mortgage Lenders:

Branson Burris, Pulaski Bank Home Lending, Scott AFB

Brian Chisholm, VAMortgage.com, Fort Meade NSA

 
          

 

 

 

Featured Article
Space A Travel - Getting On a Flight 

Military service members and their dependents have unique travel opportunities through the utilization of Space A (short for space available) travel. The Department of Defense allows eligible passengers to fill unused space on military transport flights that literally cross the globe.

 

In 2010, I wrote about our first experience in, "Space A Adventure" and since then we have enjoyed a follow-on trip to Spain and are in the midst of planning another adventure to Italy, all courtesy of military transport flights. Along the way we have learned a few things that may help other military families debating on whether or not to embark on this adventure.

 



Real Estate Corner 
Easy Home Maintenance Projects for Improved Curb Appeal

 

We have shared posts about home maintenance for winterspring and summer as well as articles about the steps to take when preparing to sell your home. Now we are sharing some quick and easy home maintenance projects that will attract potential tenants and buyers by improving your home's curb appeal.

 

For military families who often find themselves with a daunting list of home maintenance projects to complete before a PCS, these tips will have you crossing items off quickly. Of course, tackling the projects well before you are facing another military relocation may save you from costly repairs or the added expense of hiring a professional.

 


 

Featured Home 
Fort Richardson  

For Rent by Owner
Dolly Madison Circle - Eagle River, AK 
 
Rent: $2,950.00/month 
5 Bed, 4 Bath (Single Family)
  Featured Home - August
The perfect Eagle River, Alaska home for a military Family. This Fantastic Hagmeier designed home has 5 bedrooms, 4 baths, family rooms, and a mother-in-law suite. Unbelievable indoor storage. Amazing views of the mountains and year round sun (no Eagle River shadow). 3 Car heated garage for all.
 
More details of this home: MBO274783

Military Life
PCS Challenges with College Age Military Kids

Some years ago, a friend of mine, married to an active duty soldier, faced a challenge.  Their eldest daughter graduated from High School and applied for and was accepted into one of this countries fine Universities.   The issue?  The family was on PCS orders to Germany.  So, as their first child was embarking on her first adventure away from home ... home, as that child knew it, was going away as well!  I felt for my friend but didn't really understand the impact of the event and the emotions the family must have been going through as my children at that time were still young.  Well, now I am in the hot seat.  I have two in college and a third leaving this summer, but the difference is that after 5 years in one place, my husband and I have a PCS move coming up.  The Army has been good to us and respected our wishes to stay in one place for the High School years, so, for my eldest two children there has been a sense of a familiar place to return for summers - until now. Home base, as my children know it, will be no more. 

 

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Testimonial 

I have used MilitaryByOwner twice in 4 years, each time my house rents before the signs show up to put in the yard. 
 
The Home Plus Package is essential for the renter(s) to see more pictures of your home. It is the best tool for out of state military. 
 
Thanks, MilitaryByOwner! I will be seeing you again in 3 years.
 
T.J.
Mid South Navy
Arlington, TN
 

 

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