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Just Got PCS Orders? Here's What to Do First
Just received PCS orders? From creating your moving timeline and understanding BAH to researching neighborhoods and finding a military-friendly real estate agent, discover seven essential steps to make your next military move easier and less stressful.

Cabrie Fradella
Oct 165 min read


How Military Families Can Build a Real Estate Portfolio Using Their VA Loan
Your next PCS move could be an opportunity to build long-term wealth. Discover how military families can use their VA home loan benefits to purchase homes, turn properties into rentals, and potentially build a real estate portfolio throughout their military careers.

Cabrie Fradella
Oct 136 min read


Getting Orders to a New Military Base? Let Coast 2 Coast Connect Find Your Realtor
Just received orders to a new duty station? Finding the right real estate professional shouldn’t be another thing on your PCS checklist. Coast 2 Coast Connect helps military families connect with trusted local professionals who understand PCS timelines, VA buyers, neighborhoods, commute times, and the communities surrounding your new base.

Cabrie Fradella
Sep 162 min read


Moving to Colorado Springs: What to Know Before You Go
PCSing to Colorado Springs? Explore military installations, nearby communities, commute tips, things to do, and helpful advice for making your move to Colorado Springs easier.

Coast2Coast Connect
Sep 74 min read


Moving to San Diego? Set Up These 10 Things During Your First Week
Just arrived in San Diego? From updating your driver's license to finding your nearest grocery store, here's the checklist I share with military families to help them feel at home faster.

Cabrie Fradella
Aug 14 min read


7 Mistakes Military Families Make When Choosing a Neighborhood in San Diego
Choosing the right neighborhood in San Diego is about much more than finding the perfect house. Here are the seven biggest mistakes I see military families make, and how to avoid them before your PCS.

Cabrie Fradella
Jul 304 min read


Living Near Naval Base Kitsap: Which Community Is Right for You?
Wondering where to live after receiving orders to Naval Base Kitsap? Compare six of the most popular communities and discover which one best fits your family's lifestyle.

Coast2Coast Connect
Jul 272 min read


From Big Sky Country to the Atlantic Coast: What Moving Across the Country Taught Me
Leaving Montana for Virginia meant saying goodbye to everything familiar and starting over more than 2,000 miles away. Here's what I learned and what I wish someone had told me before making a cross-country move.

Madison Sherwood
Jul 273 min read


Things I Wish I Knew Before My PCS to San Diego: Traffic Is Real, Plan Your Commute
Thinking about moving to San Diego? Military spouse and REALTOR® Cabrie Fradella shares one of the biggest lessons she learned after years of living and helping families relocate to America's Finest City: traffic can shape your entire day.

Cabrie Fradella
Jul 273 min read


Your First 30 Days in Hampton Roads: The PCS Checklist I Wish Someone Had Given Me
Moving to Hampton Roads is exciting, but knowing what to do first can feel overwhelming. Here's the checklist I wish someone had handed me before we arrived.

Madison Sherwood
Jul 263 min read


Things I Wish I Knew About Military Spouse Education Benefits
Going back to school felt impossible with deployments and frequent PCS moves, until I discovered just how many education benefits exist for military spouses. Here's what I wish I'd known sooner.

Cabrie Fradella
Jul 203 min read


Things I Wish I Knew About Starting to Invest Early
I used to think investing was something I'd do "later." Looking back, I wish I'd realized that even small, consistent investments can make a meaningful difference over time.

Madison Sherwood
Jul 173 min read


Things I Wish I Knew About Building a Career That Moves With You
Military life often means putting your own goals on hold. Looking back, one of the best decisions I made was continuing to invest in my own career.

Cabrie Fradella
Jun 273 min read
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