Off-Base Housing

Home Housing & Living Off-Base Housing

Off-Base Housing

Weigh the pros and cons of renting vs. buying to determine which option is best for you and your family.

Making a permanent change of station or PCS move means finding a new place to live. If you have decided to live off the installation, your next big decision will be whether to rent or buy.

Take time to carefully weigh the pros and cons of renting vs. buying to determine which option is best for you and your family.

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