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Finding the Right Home: 5 Tips for Deploying Military Families

Written by Posted On Monday, 17 October 2016 14:39

If you are a military family and are facing yet another move, you probably want to make sure that you find the perfect home. Choosing the right home in a place that you aren't familiar with is tough, but here are five tips to help you and your family adjust to all of these changes in the best way possible.

1. Look for a Location near the Base

You aren't going to want to be located too far away from the base, since you'll want to ensure that you and/or your spouse have an easy commute to work and that your family can easily access the base for things like health care and grocery shopping.

2. Choose a Friendly Neighborhood

If you choose a home in a rural area, chances are good that you and your family will feel even lonelier. Living in a new place is tough enough as it is, and it can be even harder if you don't meet people and make friends once you get there. Consider looking for a home in a neighborhood that is filled with families that you and your family can get to know. When working with a real estate agency, like Keller Williams Realty, you should definitely ask about local demographics like that that are related to your needs. Realtors, like Felicia F. Long, should definitely be able to tell you whether or not a certain neighborhood is family-friendly. 

3. Move Close to Fun Attractions

You don't want to be stuck in your new home with nothing to do; instead, it's often best to be located in a place where you can easily visit parks, museums, and other places of interest. Consider doing some research about your new city or town and finding out where all of the great attractions are. Then, consider looking for a home that is located close to these things so you can get out and explore your new area and have fun instead of worrying about being homesick for your home city.

4. Think about Medical Needs

If you and your family are like many military families, you may seek a lot of your health care on the base. However, if someone in your household has serious health issues, you may want to be located near a hospital. If you or someone else in your family needs to see medical specialists for certain things, you may want to look for an office and live as close to it as possible.

5. Consider What Your Family is Interested In

When choosing a home, you'll want to consider the things that your family is interested in. Moving somewhere with a convenient location that will make it easy for you and your family to enjoy your favorite hobbies—whether they include things like swimming or skateboarding or if you prefer shopping and going out to eat—and can help you grow to love your new city or town, even if you are only there temporarily.

As you can see, there are a few special considerations that military families should keep in mind when looking for homes. Consider these things when you're home shopping, and you're sure to find the right place for you and your loved ones.

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