bah: To Live or Not to Live....On Base - 08/15/08 09:56 PM
A PCS move is always a stressful time for our military. There are many things to consider while going through the transition. Things like when to have your household goods picked up so they will arrive in time at your next station. You are also wondering about the status of … (3 comments)
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bah: Turn your BAH into Home Ownership – Stop Renting (LOCALISM FEATURED) - 07/16/08 03:04 PM
I am sure as a military member you have heard this phrase about a million times in the last several years. Interest rates have been so low for so long that home ownership has been easier than ever before for anyone and this especially includes the military population, who until recently … (20 comments)
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bah: VA BAH CHART for Fort Campbell - 07/15/08 01:25 PM
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bah: Coast Guard Housing in the DC Area - 02/05/08 06:21 PM
If you are in the Coast Guard and moving to the DC Area, I am sure you have discovered that there isn’t really any “housing” per se. The majority of military personnel live on the economy in this area. Of course, being in the Coast Guard, you know this is pretty … (8 comments)
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bah: How Much Home to Afford - Military - 01/17/08 11:00 PM
I work primarily with military people in Beaufort, South Carolina, and helping a military person buy a home and pre-qualifying may be a bit tricky but if you understand some basic terms you can help them immensely.
I might mention that this blog is written primarily for real estate agents, not … (2 comments)
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bah: Military Relocations to Hawaii - 01/15/08 11:24 AM
You are in the Military; you have your orders and will be relocating to Hawaii. What are some of the things you may want to know about moving to Hawaii?
Housing is quite expensive here.
Fortunately you will receive a higher BAH than you probably are used to getting. Here is a … (2 comments)
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bah: Naval Base Kitsap | BAH - Tax Breaks - HomeOwnership - 01/13/08 05:54 PM
I am sure as a military member you have heard this phrase about a million times in the last several years. Interest rates have been so low for so long that home ownership has been easier than ever before for anyone and this especially includes the military population, who until recently … (0 comments)
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bah: Can You Buy with BAH? - 01/13/08 04:10 AM
"We want to buy a house, and we're probably going to use our VA loan. Can you tell us how much we can afford? We'd like to keep our payments below our BAH."
I can't tell you how many times I have heard young military couples (and a few singles) tell me … (8 comments)
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bah: OH THE WEATHER OUTSIDE IS FRIGHTFUL!! - 01/08/08 06:21 PM
OH THE WEATHER OUTSIDE IS FRIGHTFUL!!
Where the heck do I live?!! I had no idea that living here in Bremerton would be so filled with snow days!! This is the 3rd YES, the 3rd snow fall of the winter season!!! I live on a very steep hill so when it snows … (15 comments)
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bah: Naval Base Kitsap | Is this Legal? Receiving Tax Breaks with Tax Free Money? - 01/06/08 06:01 PM
If you are in the United States Military and receive BAH (Basic Allowance for Housing) it is. This is a huge financial opportunity that not many Military members take advantage of for fear of the real estate market and the lack of education concerning real estate ownership.
The average homeowner receives tax … (6 comments)
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bah: Did BAH increase enough for you to buy your home? - 01/01/08 09:23 PM
The good news is that BAH rates went up for every paygrade in Kitsap County in 2008. The bad news? Well, it didn't go up much for some paygrades.
For enlisted with dependents, BAH went up an average of 10%. Officers with dependents saw an average increase of about 12%. Don't get … (7 comments)
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bah: Mr Williamsburg.com BAH Basic Housing Allowance increases for 2008 - 12/20/07 11:39 AM
Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) paid to service members living off base in stateside areas will climb an average of 7.3 percent next month to keep pace with local rental costs.
The Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) is based on geographic duty location, pay grade, and dependency status. The intent of BAH … (0 comments)
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bah: Have a Cell Phone just laying around? Donate it to - Cell Phones for Soldiers! - 12/14/07 03:12 PM
Cell Phones for Soldiers was founded by teenagers Robbie and Brittany Bergquist in April of 2004 with $21 of their own money. Since then, the registered 501c3 non-profit organization has raised almost $1 million in donations and distributed more than 400,000 prepaid calling cards to sailors, soldiers, airmen and Marines serving … (10 comments)
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bah: New 2008 BAH Rates Released | Bremerton WA Real Estate - 12/14/07 12:01 PM
What are you doing with your BAH?Are you giving it to the PPV/Military Housing? Are you giving it to a landlord to pay THEIR mortgage. No matter what you are hearing in the media the market in the Puget Sound area is strong. You need to build for your future. Please … (0 comments)
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bah: 2008 Military - Monthly BAH (Basic Allowance for Housing) for Honolulu County - 12/13/07 09:21 PM
The New 2008 Military Basic Allowance for Housing were posted on November 11, 2007.
Listed below are the rates for Honolulu County by rank.
To look up the rates in your community: http://perdiem.hqda.pentagon.mil/perdiem/bah.html
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bah: Military BAH rates increase or decrease? 2008 BAH rates now available! - 12/11/07 01:09 PM
The long awaited BAH rates are now available for 2008.
This is the time of year everyone is waiting to see if they will get more for housing. But dont worry, if your BAH went down, you dont get less for housing, that is locked unless you fall into a couple of … (5 comments)
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ONLY $182,000
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The Roy ,UT market is holding steady and is a great place to live! Please come and visit!
Call 801-391-1363 to schedule an appointment!
For more information on events in Weber County, UT including Weber State University … (0 comments)
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bah: MILITARY FAMILIES CAN BUY HOMES ON O'AHU, HAWAII - 08/25/07 06:41 PM
To military personnel with orders to relocate to O'ahu, Hawai'i on one of the several O'ahu Hawai'i Military Bases (Marine Corps Base Hawai'i (MCBH) Kaneohe Bay, Camp H. M. Smith, Pearl Harbor Naval Station, Hickam Air Force Base, Fort Shafter, Schofield Barracks, US Coast Guard Station Barber's Point, among others):
Aloha and … (0 comments)
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bah: VA Loans are Such a Powerful Benefit/ Tool - 11/06/06 04:15 AM
I am so amazed by how many Realtors and lenders in Hawaii shy away from VA loans.
The VA does not look at credit scores, making qualifying easier in some cases Lower closing costsLower monthly payments; Federally guaranteed, no risk to lender, no mortgage insuranceAutomated loan processing in most cases. Can … (2 comments)
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