Military Life Resources

 Follow these links to special
 resources outside of LIFELines.

Military Life/Basic Life Skills/First Home/Apartment

HousingTracker.net
	Monitors housing inventory and asking prices nationwide.

NEX Military Moving Center
	Reduce the stress of moving with the NEX Military Moving Center! A FREE Service

Plan For and Protect Family Health in a Disaster
	Major events such as Hurricane Katrina make us think about the impact of such disasters on our family and loved ones, and how prepared we would be.

Don't Rent Without a Military Clause
	This article is about the importance of having a military clause included in any housing rental agreement. Links to Servicemember Relief Act, a sample military clause suggested by DoN, an article about off-base housing, and an article with tips on leasing.

Landlord/Tenant Relations: Making a Good Impression
	Landlord-tenant relations, how to make a good first impression, negotiate a lease, the military clause, maintenance and repairs, and putting together a renter's portfolio to present to future landlords. Links to Navy Housing and LIFELines articles on representing the military, how to live within your means, understanding a lease, and renter's insurance.

Know Your Lease: 10 Tips When You Rent
	Renting, how to read and understand a lease. Be smart when signing a lease. These tips can save you financial headaches and moving heartaches in the long run. Links to online renting resources.

Single and Searching: Apartment Hunting Made Easy
	Finding the perfect apartment isn't easy. Apartment hunting is an art. Learn how to look for vacancies in your area, decide whether to live with a roommate, and how to budget for expenses.