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5 Common Myths about Finding a Home in Hawai’i
If you recently received orders to O’ahu, one of the first things you did was likely hop on Zillow to check out what homes are like in Hawai’i. Depending on where you’re PCSing from, the results can be….. disappointing to say the least. Prices are high and the quality of homes may not be what you’re used to on the mainland. In fact, this is one of the most common concerns we receive. So, keep reading to dispel the 5 most common myths we hear about finding a home in Hawai’i. 5. Base housing is always less expensive in Hawai’i. If you look on Hawai’i military Facebook pages, you will…
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PCSing with Pets: Getting Started
Any PCS is stressful but moving to an island with several layers of additional regulations (e.g. animal quarantine periods, rabies tests, etc.) comes with a whole new level of stress. Thankfully, we are here to help make the process a little easier for you!
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Get your Halloween Fix with these 11 Events on O’ahu in October 2022
Did Somebody Say Spooky Season?! One of our favorite seasons is Fall here at The PCS Planners! There’s so many great things to do such as; going to pumpkin patches, haunted houses, trunk or treats, pumpkin carving, and let’s not forget HALLOWEEN! In Hawaii, it’s a little harder to feel like it’s Fall since the weather is in a constant state of beautiful, so we compiled a list of a few things you can do (family and non-family friendly) around the island this spooky season! There’s so many more events than what’s on this list, so we encourage you to go out and explore everything this island has to offer!…
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PCSing Your POV to Hawaii
Got orders to PCS to Hawaii? Planning on bringing your car with you? Keep reading for everything you need to know to get the process of shipping your vehicle to O’ahu, plus our tips and tricks to make the process as seamless as possible. You can also request a Free, 1-on-1 Hawai’i PCS Consultation with one of our PCS Pros and we’ll answer all your PCS questions – from TLA to importing your pets to housing. What does POV stand for? First, what does POV stand for? P.O.V. stands for Privately Owned Vehicle. In most cases, the government will pay for one vehicle to be shipped per family. If you…
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The 15 Basic PCS Terms you NEED to Know
Facing your first upcoming move on military orders? Your first PCS can be a bit daunting, but we’re here to give you the down-low on all the basic terms you need to know – from PCS to UAB to PPM. Watch the Video: Jump to a Term: What do these terms mean? PCS: Permanent Change of Station PCS (permanent change of station) refers to a permanent move on military orders. A PCS is distinguished from a TCS or temporary change of station, deployment, field exercise/underway, etc. POA: Power of Attorney Power of Attorney or POA allows the spouse or other designated person to make decisions or sign on behalf of…
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