Letter from the Editor                          April 2015             
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Spring has sprung, which means that the signs of the busy PCS season are all around us! 


 
If you are trying to rent or sell your home in anticipation of your move this summer now is the time to put your best foot forward. We have found that ads that include photos are viewed 70% more often than those that don't. If you choose a package that includes photos, be sure to maximize the effect with clear, bright photos of your home! This is a great way to make your home stand out against the other homes in your market.

 

Because the children of our Armed Forces service members serve too, this month we honor their unique contributions and sacrifices with special events. This is a great time to let our military kids how much we appreciate their support and resilience. 

As tax day quickly approaches, we thought it might be helpful to include the 2014 Armed Forces' Tax Guide for those who may still be working through their return. 

This is a busy month for MilitaryByOwner Advertising, Inc. as we will be in attendance of a number of special events. Please come out and see us at the following venues:
Networking with other military families is the best way to gain knowledge about your new duty station, ask for advice on renting, selling or buying homes and even finding creative ways to entertain kids during a pack out and cross-country trip. One of the best ways to connect is through social media platforms, so if you are on TwitterFacebook or Pinterest, we would love to have you join in our 
discussion so that you can help other military families with your vast knowledge of living the military life. 

With over 85% of our staff being military spouses, retired military or military dependents, we have the knowledge and experience that comes with frequent relocation. So please feel free to contact our friendly staff that is on the other end of both our inboxlive chat or phone (866-604-9126).  We are happy to be of assistance. 

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Welcome 

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

 

Apartment Communities

Gina Dishman, Avalon Vista, Camp Pendleton



Home Builders

Roni Hicks & Associates, FishHawk Ranch by Newland Communities, MacDill AFB

 

Pet Care and Kennels

Michelle Daikos, Wagging Tails Dog Walking & Pet Sitting of Hampton Roads, LLC, Coast Guard Portsmouth VA

 

 

Property Management       

Cathi Dickerson, Southern Properties Rentals, Fort Bragg

Anise Hayani, Keyrenter Property Management - San Antonio, Lackland AFB

Phil Keller / Shana Drew, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Professional Realty, Wright Patterson AFB

Shawn Howland, H3 Capital Real Estate, LLC., Scott AFB

 

 

Real Estate Agents  

Donna Mack, Keller Williams Emerald Coast, Hurlburt Field

Norma Sanabria, Mission Star Realty Inc., Camp Pendleton

Tony Pauroso, Liz Moore & Associates, Fort Eustis

Chanie Erb, Century 21 Wilson Minger Agency, Inc., Eglin AFB

Heather Taylor, Keller Williams South Tampa, MacDill AFB

Simone Velvel, Long and Foster Real Estate, Walter Reed Medical Center

Melinda Crosslin, Crye-Leike, Realtors, NSA Mid South

Jennifer Burgess, Georgia Property Shop, Inc., Robins AFB

Rebecca Csiszar, Manning Realty Moore County, Fort Bragg

Marta Trueax, Waddell Realty Co., Fort Benning

James Harrison,  RE/MAX Legend REALTORS Inc., Fort Meade NSA

Angela Perez, EXIT Bennett Realty, Fort Meade NSA

Gina White, Loftgren Sargent and Associates, Fort Meade NSA

Nicki Johnson, RE/MAX Preferred, Scott AFB

Mary Calderwood, Integrity Real Estate Group, Pentagon

Kimberly Reeves, Keller Williams Heritage, Randolph AFB

James Rodgers, RE/MAX North-San Antonio, Lackland AFB

Carli Harman, Keller Williams Realty Emerald Coast, Eglin AFB

Dan Ryno, REMAX Professionals of Newport, Newport Naval Station

Astrid Figueroa, Figueroa Property Portal, LLC, Fort Bragg

Sholly Walker, Exit Clovis Realty, Cannon AFB

Annie Whitaker, ERA Real Estate Professionals, Langley AFB

Sharon Baker, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Towne Realty, Fort Eustis

Cathleen Connolly, Long and Foster, REALTORSŪ, Pentagon

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Real Estate Agents
 
Let an experienced agent specializing in Military relocation for over 11 years and references to back it up, work with you to assist you in buying or selling. As a married, mother of one, living in the Navarre area for the past 12+ years, I am very knowledgable with this area. I work from Navarre/Gulf Breeze, Ft. Walton, Destin, Crestview and Niceville areas. When looking for an agent that works closely with you from start to finish, communicates regularly, tech savvy, outgoing and pro-active, willing to work evening and weekends, etc. etc. etc., then I am the agent you need working with you. Whether it's to get top dollar for your listing or the best price when buying, I will work hard to make it happen. My clients can attest!










 
Featured Home
Pensacola NAS 

For Sale by Owner

Cantonment, FL - Hamilton Crossing Drive 

 

Price: $279,000.00 
3 Bed, 3 Bath (Single Family)
 


 

Beautiful custom home. This contemporary style home has an open, but traditional floor plan with timeless luxury features. It has all the amenities of modern living; today's sought after materials and the feel of a Parade Dream Home. The house was previously featured in the Parade of Homes and has been upgraded for the buyer wanting it all. The house feature travertine flooring, exquisite lighting that accents the high ceilings and formal living, great and dining rooms. There is a two way gas fireplace and glass shelving that accents the formal living and great room. From the great room, a spiral staircase leads to the bonus room in the loft. The kitchen features stainless steel appliances that include a built-in microwave, dishwasher, stove and refrigerator. Warm colors accent the kitchen countertops and breakfast area. The master suite features a trey ceiling and inviting French doors lead to the hot tub. The master bathroom looks as though it came straight out of a designer book. Pictures do not do this room justice and cannot show the details of the extensive tile work in the shower and whirlpool tub. Gorgeous countertops and exquisite lighting, double vanity and huge walk walk-in closet with built in shelves. Exterior highlights include a lushly landscaped yard with a sprinkler system, a covered patio, a gazebo, hot tub, water fountain and an in ground gunite pool. The covered patio area features a mini prep area for cookouts with a sink, countertop and cabinets. A new Trane heat pump air conditioning unit was recently installed that is energy efficient and reduces energy costs while keeping the house cool and comfortable year round. Also features a two car garage and semicircle driveway. This is a home you will not believe until you see it. 

 

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Articles
When Is the Right Time to List Your Home? 


 

 

If you're a military family who just received PCS orders, then wondering when the right time to list your home for sale or rent is probably forefront in your mind right now. If you're heading to a school, you may have your PCS date a year in advance and are concerned about having a place to live if you sell too early. However, if you received a short turnaround-and what seasoned military family hasn't had to experience a one- or two-month PCS-you're really feeling the time crunch, and you need to get out of that home pronto. Regardless of your situation, you need to first know your competition.  

 

Use Data to Your Advantage - Identify the Competition

 

Knowing that the average amount of time that a home stayed on the market last year was 11 weeks is helpful for planning purposes, but knowing your local home sale statistics is critical. 

 

 

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Shut the Front Door! And Other Must-Have Photos for Your Home Listing 

 

When searching for our next homes, most of us browse hundreds of listings as one of the first steps for identifying potential properties. Whether knowingly or not, we make judgments in mere seconds simply by viewing photographs.

 

In 2012, The National Association of Realtors and Google produced a study, The Digital House Hunt: Consumer and Market Trends in Real Estate, and it revealed that 90 percent of home buyers searched online for home listings. The study also calculated real estate searches on Google have increased 253 percent during the past four years.

 

This is a substantial audience to entice with the perfect photographs!

 

Photography is a powerful tool for buying, renting, or selling your home. 

 


 

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4 Lessons My Military Kids Have Taught Me 

 

 

 

Once upon a time, I grew up in the same town my whole childhood. Once upon a time, all of my grandparents and many of my aunts and uncles lived minutes away. Once upon a time, I had no concept of what my military friends experienced as a normal part of their lives. The lives my own children have now lived for their entire growing up.

With April's Month of the Military Child upon us, I've been thinking about not only how special our military kids are, but how much I've learned from them. While I can't distill every lesson I've learned into a quick list, a few qualities come to mind when I think about my awesome "military brats." Patriotism, openness, and flexibility come to mind. What else would you add to this list?

 

4 Lessons My Military Kids Have Taught Me

 

How to start over. Again and again and again.

 

 

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