Guides
What is worth reading before you move
Written from day-to-day work in the KMC region — the practical side of renting, buying and living in a German home.
Moving Out at PCS: How to Get Your Deposit Back
Your deposit will not be handed back at the door — it usually arrives months later,…
Setting Up a German Home: Utilities, Internet and Waste
Electricity is your own contract. Waste goes into four bins. And a broadcast fee arrives whether…
Heating and Airing a German Home: How to Avoid Mould and a High Bill
A tilted window all day is the most expensive habit in a German home — and…
Your German Lease, Explained: What to Read Twice Before You Sign
A German lease is not a US lease with different words. Five sections decide how much…
Buying a Home in Germany as a US Service Member
Some families stationed in the KMC buy instead of rent. The process is slower than in…
A Weekend House in France, One Hour from the KMC
Alsace and Lorraine begin about an hour from the base. For some families that is close…