March MHN Newsletter

To buy or not to buy? 🤔

March 02, 2022

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You’ve probably seen all the talk about this “crazy” market we’re in and you might be wondering, “Should I buy a home right now?” 

Read our most recent blog for our thoughts!

Another great way to take advantage of the current market is to purchase investment properties. 

Whether you’re looking to earn a return on the investment through rental income, resale of the property in the future, or both, here are some things to consider before you invest in your first property:

How much can I afford?

Do you have a financial plan in place?

Do you understand how to analyze the potential ROI?

For more advice on this topic, read the full blog post here.

Navigating through marriage is hard enough, but when you throw in the added component of being married to an active duty service member, it can cause a real strain on your relationship. 

In this week’s podcast episode, we’re talking about navigating marriage during a deployment. Tune in with our special guest, 2020 AFI Air Force Spouse of the Year, Bree Carroll, as we share how to keep the spark alive when your spouse is gone and you’re in transition all the time.

In case you missed it, our next virtual Movie Night Event is happening on March 25th and we can’t wait to have a SCARY good time with all of you as we watch Monsters, Inc. together! 

If you haven’t attended one of these events before, this is a night full of fun for the whole family. There are arts and crafts, charcuterie boards, scavenger hunts, and yummy cocktails! 

Oh, and did we mention you’ll have the opportunity to win prizes for participating?!

Be sure to join the private movie night event Facebook group for more info. We’ll see you in there!

Agreeing to a budget as a couple can be a daunting task, especially for military couples who have so many other important things vying for their attention. 

What works for one couple might not work for others, but here are a few ideas to get the conversation started:

  • Organize your financial accounts

My husband and I use multiple accounts for our different needs. We have separate checking and savings accounts and though it seems like a lot to manage, it really gives us a clear view of where we are and what’s leftover after the bills are paid. 

  • Make it fun

Talking about money can be stressful, but if the two of you can sit down together and make a list of all the fun or exciting things you want to plan for, it will help you see the importance of sticking to your budget. 

For more budget planning tips, read our blog post all about Budget Planning With Your Spouse.

Moving to Virginia Beach this year? We’ve got you covered! 

Check out our MilHousing Network Virginia Beach page for resources on the area and ways to get in touch with one of our agents. You can also follow us on Facebook here.

Just a few happy MilHousing Network military families...