| Relocation Services
 How do you shop for a new home here,
while you are there? We
know what's important -- you and your family. We can help.
Morning Star Realty, LLC can
help you with negotiating your price and terms for your new place to
live, the time frame you can expect to move into your new house and
the many details of orchestrating your move.
If you have questions about
financing, temporary living arrangements, the best schools,
commuting times -- just ask!
Some of the first questions you may
have probably are about the quality of the information you see
online: Is the information accurate and up to date? (The housing
marketplace changes quickly.)
Are the homes you see online available? (Maybe ... how can you
tell?) How long will it take? (New home or resale home?) Are
there hidden costs? (We'll tell you right away!)
Morning Star Realty, LLC can
answer questions about your military PCS move (area military
installations, TRICARE, schools, city governments, transportation,
commuting, temporary housing). We'll tell you everything you
want to know about the local area, such as city governments,
schools, commutes.
Set yourself up
in a WIN-WIN situation:
- The home you want in the
best location for your family
- The price you want to pay
- Save your valuable time
while you prevent costly mistakes
Contact Morning Star Realty LLC today! |
| ... With us building in
Williamsburg and still living in Dallas, it was
reassuring to know that someone in Virginia had our best
interest at heart. We even declined a monetary gift from
one of the relocation services because you were not on
their Realtor listing. We would do it all again because
the service that we received from you is priceless.
Sincerely,
Rick and
JaNeice Chambers |
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Links
A corporate transfer and the resulting move brings the same concerns as
a military move...
The commute to and from work, and concerns about schools,
seem to be the biggest question marks for folks
Here are some local links to help
you learn about your new home in Virginia. You'll also find a quick
checklist
of important tasks to make your move as smooth as silk. |
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State
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Schools
- Search for public, private, and charter schools by city, state, school
district, or address.
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City Governments
Temporary Living/Moving & Storage
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Colleges & Universities
Funding college education:
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Commute/Transportation
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DOD Homeowner's
Assistance Program- Department of Defense's program to assist
eligible armed service members and civilian employees when faced with losses
due to selling their homes in a downturn market. Find out more about
application here...
BAH
- Enter your zip code to find out your housing allowance for the area
where you will be living.
TRICARE Handbook - Online resource explains the program and
its benefits.
TRICARE - Find a local TRICARE healthcare provider by name
or location. Includes physicians, specialists, facilities, pharmacies,
urgent care, etc.
TRICARE for
Reserve Component Members - Information for
activated reserve component personnel and their families.
USAA
auto insurance, mortgage, investment services.
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Military Installations
SUPPORT OUR TROOPS!
Soldiers' Requests for
Treats/Supplies
OurMilitary.mil |
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Dental
- Find a local dental provider.
Schools -
Search public, private, and charter schools by state, city, school
district, county, or street address.
Federal tax
publication 17 -(please be patient with download; this is a .pdf
document from the IRS web site.) Overview of federal tax forms, what is
deductible and what is not when it comes to home ownership.
See page 142 for an explanation of deductible expenses on Schedule
A; in some cases mortgage related expenses, real estate and personal
property taxes, and state income taxes paid make itemizing
deductions beneficial over taking the standard deduction.
VA state
income tax for military - Answers to some questions about
military/overseas/non-resident/resident status.
VA state income tax information - Determine filing status,
deductions, credits, etc.
VA Home Loans
- Most of America's 25 million veterans qualify for at least some VA
benefits, but many are unaware of their entitlements. Use this link to
learn all about the VA Home Loan Program.
Military Wives
Web Site includes links to service specific wives sites. Be sure
to scroll down the left side for complete web site contents. The section
It's Your Move is filled with excellent information.
National Military
Family Association - Check out these links to sites containing
valuable information to service members and their families.
Relocation Checklists - You'll appreciate this set of handy
checklists, which cover everything from packing to setting up in your new
location. Ready-to-print lists will remind you of everything.
It's Your Move - This DOD Special Report has been prepared to help
you understand your entitlements and responsibilities concerning shipment
of household goods, unaccompanied baggage, boats, pets, POV's and mobile
homes.
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New--Activites for Kids! Print these
FREE, fun pictures to color and puzzles to solve: |
Color the House For Sale
Map of US
Crack the Code
Search and Find
Home is Where the Heart Is
Find Bobby's Home
Maze of Pipes!
Draw Your New Home
Word Game: Find the Real Estate Words
Spy Game
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- Create a home inventory of
household goods -- lists, video and photos
- Review pet care and travel
plans
- Contact your car insurance
company about coverage in transit and at your new location
- Make sure you have duplicates
of car, luggage and other important keys
- Give a copy of your travel
plans with date, route and contact phone numbers and important documents
to a friend or sponsor.
- Give a copy to your Realtor,
too!
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Relocations create anxiety and mixed emotions for everyone. All your concerns are heightened if you
have multiple members in your household:
- How long will you keep the
house?
- How long will you live here?
- Will you retire here, or are
you just passing through?
- Are you in a hurry to settle
in, or do you have the luxury of time before you make your buying
decision?
We are here to help!
We will be
waiting to assist you when you arrive.
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| After you get here: --After you know your new address, you can take a copy of
your ratified contract to the school system your kids will attend, and
register them right away...in most cases, you will not need to have
physically moved in for them to begin attending classes.
--Before your closing, you will need to secure hazard insurance for
that address, and give the contact info to your real estate agent and/or
closing company so they may make sure that your coverage is instated per
your lender's instructions.
--It's a good idea to call ahead for utilities, once you have secured
your address and know your move-in date, so you can probably just transfer service from the
previous owner's, without service interruption. Call Dominion Virginia Power,
1-888-667-3000 and Virginia Natural Gas, 1-866-229-3578 toll
free. Cox cable/phone/high speed internet is 757-224-1111,
Verizon bundles are available at 757-954-6222, or 1-(800) 564-0999.
Individual city/county water and sewage accounts and waste management
are specific to the area your address is in. Check the city web
page for yours in the links above. |
| You
deserve the professional services of a relocation specialist.
Get all the answers to your questions about financing,
temporary living arrangements, the best schools -- and make this your best
move ever. Call or
e-mail now! |
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