Author Topic: Question about housing. (Read 1863 times)

emwills · « **on:** May 10, 2009, 02:59:28 AM »

We just left Fort Leonard Wood 11 months ago...PCS'ed to Alaska. Well the Army wants us back in Fort Leonard Wood!

Does anyone know if the new company is any better...I know we had a few issues with the last people as far as work orders and such. Also are they still building a lot? I am hoping we aren't on a waiting list for months and months!

Thanks in advance!!!

littlebit · « **Reply #1 on:** May 10, 2009, 06:07:07 AM »

Let me be the first to welcome you back.

Jax · « **Reply #2 on:** May 10, 2009, 11:38:09 AM »

I understand that there is still some building going on and that people are having better success with the new company.

Lawngnome · « **Reply #3 on:** May 10, 2009, 01:00:25 PM »

There is a waiting list for housing on post. There's also a shortage of quality housing for rent off post.

emwills · « **Reply #4 on:** May 10, 2009, 01:34:00 PM »

Thanks for the help! I am hoping the whole housing issue is a little easier then it has been here in Alaska! We have been on the housing list a year and finding a home off post isn't easy!

Sounds like we maybe going into that same situation!!!

Got to love moving!!!

Jax · « **Reply #5 on:** May 10, 2009, 04:11:21 PM »

There is a home in my neighborhood for rent. We are about 10 minutes from the west gate.

emwills · « **Reply #6 on:** May 10, 2009, 04:59:41 PM »

We have 4 kids, do you know the size? I need at least a 4 bedroom...really a 5bedroom!

♥♥♥Trena♥♥♥ · « **Reply #7 on:** May 10, 2009, 05:09:23 PM »

My husband and I are working on the remodeling contract that is going on now. We have the drywall and painting contract. They are converting two 2 story units into one huge unit. It should be plenty big enough!

emwills · « **Reply #8 on:** May 10, 2009, 08:05:23 PM »

Quote from: ♥♥♥Trena♥♥♥ on May 10, 2009, 05:09:23 PM

My husband and I are working on the remodeling contract that is going on now. We have the drywall and painting contract. They are converting two 2 story units into one huge unit. It should be plenty big enough!

Thats what I hear, but are there a few of them? Here in Alaska they did like 10 5-bedrooms out of like 300+ homes. No clue why!

Kristi Marie · « **Reply #9 on:** May 10, 2009, 08:28:51 PM »

Welcome back Emily!

♥♥♥Trena♥♥♥ · « **Reply #10 on:** May 10, 2009, 08:29:51 PM »

Yes, there are quite a few. But I don't know what the waiting list is like. We are doing about 10-20 a month. Some are ranch style conversions, some are 2 story. But both styles are very big! 4 bedrooms, 2 living areas, recreational room which could very easily be used as an extra 2 bedrooms.

Jax · « **Reply #11 on:** May 10, 2009, 09:38:48 PM »

Quote from: emwills on May 10, 2009, 04:59:41 PM

We have 4 kids, do you know the size? I need at least a 4 bedroom...really a 5bedroom!

I know that the last family that lived there had three kids. I am guessing at least 3 bedrooms. I will get the realtor phone number for you tomorrow.

emwills · « **Reply #12 on:** May 10, 2009, 11:51:25 PM »

Thanks everyone! Also thanks for the welcome back's!!! We are excited to get there and hope to stay put for at least 3 more years!!! lol!

emwills · « **Reply #13 on:** May 10, 2009, 11:52:22 PM »

Oh and Trena do you now where to find pictures of the ones they are doing?

♥♥♥Trena♥♥♥ · « **Reply #14 on:** May 11, 2009, 05:39:15 AM »

Quote from: emwills on May 10, 2009, 11:52:22 PM

Oh and Trena do you now where to find pictures of the ones they are doing?

I will try to ake some for and post them here.

darrellmaurina · « **Reply #15 on:** May 11, 2009, 08:54:32 AM »

Welcome back.... Uncle Sam knows best (LOL).

Balfour Beatty is actually reducing the number of houses on post, based on the much greater availability of off-post housing. The Army is not supposed to be in the business of competing with private off-post businesses, which is the reason for this. But for a person with BAH to spend, I don't think there is a problem getting renting housing off-post. Buying is a whole different ball game and the best advice on that is "buyer beware." You've been here before and you know how much bad construction goes on in the civilian community -- there are good builders and bad builders, and careful is the name of the game.

Quote from: emwills on May 10, 2009, 02:59:28 AM

We just left Fort Leonard Wood 11 months ago...PCS'ed to Alaska. Well the Army wants us back in Fort Leonard Wood!

Does anyone know if the new company is any better...I know we had a few issues with the last people as far as work orders and such. Also are they still building a lot? I am hoping we aren't on a waiting list for months and months!

Thanks in advance!!!

Lawngnome · « **Reply #16 on:** May 11, 2009, 09:07:40 AM »

For rentals and homes for sale by owner check out this army website:
The Automated Housing Referral Network (AHRN.com) is sponsored by the Department of Defense and is designed to improve the process of securing available housing for relocating military members and their families.

http://www.ahrn.com/index.php

igahmah at work · « **Reply #17 on:** May 11, 2009, 09:35:13 AM »

Trena, we were out "yardsaleing" on post Saturday and noticed that they had turned a bunch of the two family homes into one family ones. They look nice except are they planning on removing the steps that used to go to the second door. Also, I remember when people would get in trouble on post if you didn't keep your yard mowed, what has happened with that. My gosh it looks really bad out there.

♥♥♥Trena♥♥♥ · « **Reply #18 on:** May 11, 2009, 09:50:56 AM »

LOL those steps really bug me too.Balfour Beatty said to leave them there. Yardmaster is doing the yards now and they are out here mowing everyday. It will probably take them awhile to catch up.

emwills · « **Reply #19 on:** May 11, 2009, 01:37:56 PM »

I have checked AHRN already, there are a few nice rentals. We were just hoping to get on post if possible. I guess if need be....we will just rent or buy! Thank gosh we didn't end up buying here!!!

igahmah at work · « **Reply #20 on:** May 11, 2009, 02:47:28 PM »

FYI it looks like they are completely renovating the older housing. New windows, bathrooms, flooring, etc. Call housing and see what the wait list looks like.

♥♥♥Trena♥♥♥ · « **Reply #21 on:** May 11, 2009, 04:53:54 PM »

Quote from: igahmah at work on May 11, 2009, 02:47:28 PM

FYI it looks like they are completely renovating the older housing. New windows, bathrooms, flooring, etc. Call housing and see what the wait list looks like.

Your are correct, that is what we are doing. New everything.
Didn't get to take any pics today but will try to tomorrow.

julymorning · « **Reply #22 on:** May 11, 2009, 06:28:32 PM »

Hey Emily, welcome back!

emwills · « **Reply #23 on:** May 11, 2009, 07:06:31 PM »

Thanks!!! I just want to get there now. It seems like we just did this! Oh wait we did...11 months ago!!!

sapperwife1976 · « **Reply #24 on:** May 18, 2009, 08:27:05 AM »

Hey Emily! How'd you guys get orders back here so fast??

emwills · « **Reply #25 on:** May 18, 2009, 12:03:46 PM »

Seriously no clue!!! John wasn't a huge FOrt Leonard Wood fan...I think that was thanks to being a drill sgt. We moved to Alaska and he had to reclass because of hearing, so we finally got his MOS changed and I guess they needed him there. We thought it was all a joke at first!!! I hope this job is NOTHING like the last there!

Off Road 4 Wheeler · « **Reply #26 on:** May 18, 2009, 02:14:54 PM »

Are you hiring? I have been trying to find out who is doing the painting. Where is your office? I would like to come by and fill out an application.

Quote from: ♥♥♥Trena♥♥♥ on May 10, 2009, 05:09:23 PM

My husband and I are working on the remodeling contract that is going on now. We have the drywall and painting contract. They are converting two 2 story units into one huge unit. It should be plenty big enough!

Jax · « **Reply #27 on:** May 18, 2009, 08:41:26 PM »

The house in my area is rented

emwills · « **Reply #28 on:** May 18, 2009, 11:10:03 PM »

Thanks for checking though!

We are trying to figure things out!

I plan on staying in an extended stay till we get housing! LOL!

The Free Voice of Pulaski County Missouri · « **Reply #28 on:** May 18, 2009, 11:10:03 PM »

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