military relocation news: Marine Barracks DC-The Oldest Post of the Marine Corps - 05/18/09 03:34 PM
In 1801 President Thomas Jefferson rode through Washington DC scouting for a location to house the Commandant of the Marine Corps. Ever since that day the Marine Barracks DC has stood in a prime downtown location and was key in protecting the city during the War of 1812. Though not as … (2 comments)
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military relocation news: Military Relocation-Homeowner Assistance Program Update May 15. 2009 - 05/15/09 01:43 PM
Earlier this week I posted general information about the Home Owners Assistance Program (HAP). Today the updated guidelines for the program were posted on the DoD site.
****NEW Department of Defense HAP Guidelines****
Military families stationed at Fort Belvoir, the Pentagon, Quantico and other Military District of Washington installations who … (2 comments)
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military relocation news: Fort Belvoir Relocation-Don’t Forget to Bring Your Boat - 05/13/09 02:59 PM
If you have PCS orders to Fort Belvoir this summer and you are a boat owner, don't worry. Fort Belvoir has its own marina located just inside Walker Gate.The Fort Belvoir Marina sits on Dogue Creek which runs into the Potomac River. Located just south of Mount Vernon the marina offers … (0 comments)
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military relocation news: Military Relocation-Have You Checked out the Homeowners Assistance Program? - 04/28/09 08:29 PM
Military families stationed at Fort Belvoir, the Pentagon, Quantico and other Military District of Washington linstallations who purchased a home prior to July 1, 2006 may find that Homeowner Assistance Program (HAP) may offer some relief if you have upcoming PCS orders to move.Originally designed to help homeowners who were affected by BRAC, the … (0 comments)
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military relocation news: Military District of Washington-Welcome to Fort Myer - 04/17/09 07:07 AM
When you drive through the gates of Fort Myer and see the historic brick buildings and Victorian style mansions on Generals Row you realize that this post may be a bit different than any others where you may have visited before. From the civil war when the post, then called Fort … (4 comments)
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military relocation news: Fort Belvoir-The Thermo-Con House Stands Alone - 04/14/09 07:11 AM
Tucked away among all of the traditional homes, both old and new on Fort Belvoir stands a home that isn't like any of the others. Just as the Lustron homes on Quantico were a response to the US Government's need for quick delivery homes after WWII, the Thermo-Con house on Fort … (2 comments)
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military relocation news: Fort Belvoir Relocation-On-Line Resource Guide - 04/02/09 06:52 AM
Relocation is never easy. It doesn't matter how many times the PCS orders arrive there are the usual questions about your new area and this on-line guide is here to help you answer a few of them. What is the BAH rate for Fort Belvoir? Use zip code 22060
Where is … (4 comments)
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military relocation news: Military Relocation-Things to Know if Your Landlord Defaults on Their Mortgage - 04/01/09 07:46 AM
The current real estate market in Northern Virginia has proved a rude awakening for some renting military families who signed a lease in the last year. Landlords who decided NOT to pay their mortgages have left the tenants holding the bag when the sheriff comes to the door.
Military familes who … (35 comments)
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military relocation news: Living on the Right Side of the Tracks-Communities the VRE Built - 01/15/09 10:49 PM
When the Virginia Rail Express (VRE) first began operations along the I-95 corridor in 1992 there were questions as to whether the lack of housing near the train stations would derail the long term plans for the commuter rail. Since that time a new supply of "whistle stop" towns has sprung … (4 comments)
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military relocation news: VA Loans and Northern Virginia Foreclosures -Putting the Rumors to Rest - 01/07/09 08:36 PM
There seems to be a rumor flying around that you can't use a VA loan to buy a foreclosure property. THIS IS NOT TRUE! Buyers all over Northern Virginia are successfully closing on a foreclosure property using their VA loans. It is funny how rumor becomes fact by just one person … (9 comments)
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military relocation news: Homes For Our Troops Gives Away 16 Homes in 2008! - 01/02/09 06:34 PM
Homes for our Troops is one of the top ranked Military Charities by American Institute of Philanthropy.Also on the list are:Fisher HouseIntrepid Fallen Heros FundNational Military Family Association Armed Services YMCA of the USAAs you plan your contributions for 2009 please consider including one or all of these top ranked … (0 comments)
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military relocation news: HELP FOR MILITARY HOME OWNERS WHO MUST SELL WITH NEGATIVE EQUITY. - 01/02/09 04:47 PM
Thanks to Lenn Harley for bringing this piece of valuable information to my attention. If you are in a negative equity situation and facing a PCS move this may be an option for you to consider.
Please read Page 7 of the VA Compromise Agreement which outlines the requirements of … (0 comments)
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military relocation news: Military Relocation News-2009 Basic Allowance for Housing Rates - 12/29/08 07:42 AM
The 2009 Basic Allowance for Housing Rates (BAH) have been published for active duty military members. For military families moving to Fort Belvoir, Quantico, Pentagon or other duty stations in the Northern Virginia, DC and MD areas the new rates are an increase of an over last year's rates.
For those … (2 comments)
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military relocation news: Military Relocation-Relief for Renters in Foreclosed Homes - 12/22/08 03:05 PM
Unfortunately the current real estate market in Northern Virginia has proved a rude awakening for some renting military families. Landlords who decided NOT to pay their mortgages have left the tenants holding the bag when the sheriff comes to the door.
Military familes who are forced to make a local move … (15 comments)
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military relocation news: Lend a Hand to a Family Left Behind-It’s Simple - 12/18/08 08:20 AM
As the holidays come roaring now is a great time to lend a hand to a military family "left behind" while their loved one is deployed overseas.
If you live near a military family with a loved one deployed this holiday season stop by and volunteer to help them out for a … (6 comments)
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military relocation news: Military Relocation-VA Loans Offer 100% Financing for Qualified Buyers - 11/26/08 07:26 AM
As the mortgage market continues to shift away from the risky loans of the past five years, active duty and qualified retirees are rediscovering one of the great benefits at their disposal. VA loans were often overlooked when the market was hot pushing military families to choose other loan products some … (6 comments)
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military relocation news: Fort Belvoir Relocation-Watch Out for the Falling Acorns in Springfield Oaks - 11/19/08 07:19 AM
If you are headed to Fort Belvoir and are looking for a reasonably priced townhouse community where the developer left green space and clustered courtyards then check out Springfield Oaks in Fairfax County.
Situated on 18 acres of wooded and gently rolling terrain the 382 townhouses in Springfield Oaks … (2 comments)
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military relocation news: T Boone Pickens-A Good Book for a Good Cause - 11/13/08 09:56 AM
Are you looking for a gift for a reader on your holiday shopping list? Then I'm going to go out on a limb and suggest that you buy T Boone Pickens newest book "The First Billion Is the Hardest: Reflections on a Life of Comebacks and America's Energy Future".
Besides being an interesting read … (12 comments)
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military relocation news: Your Fort Belvoir On-Line Relocation Guide - 11/06/08 07:28 AM
Relocation is never easy. It doesn't matter how many times the PCS orders arrive there are the usual questions about your new area and this on-line guide is here to help you answer a few of them. What is the BAH rate for Fort Belvoir? Use zip code 22060
Where is Fort … (1 comments)
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military relocation news: Fort Belvoir Base Housing-You’ve Come A Long Way - 10/24/08 07:34 AM
The first question you might ask is why would a Realtor® write about base housing? Don't you want to sell me a house? Certainly it would be nice if everyone who moved to Fort Belvoir would buy a home but in reality many families make the decision to live on base for a … (2 comments)
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