PCS Tips

Smarter House Hunting: How to Leverage Quiet Price Cuts in the 2026 Spring Market

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The 2026 Spring Market Reality The 2026 spring homebuying season is fully underway. For military families navigating a Permanent Change of Station (PCS), the landscape looks very different than it did two years ago. Mortgage rates have settled into a steady groove between 6.3% and 6.5%. While these rates are higher than pandemic-era lows, a […]

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The Pre-Memorial Day Push: Preparing to Sell

Education, Home Selling, Homeowner, PCS Tips / / 3 minutes of reading

The 2026 Spring Market: A New Balance Memorial Day is the unofficial start of the summer PCS season. However, for military homeowners, the real work begins weeks before the holiday. The 2026 spring market is different than the frantic years of the past. According to the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR), we are seeing a

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Military Saves: Building Your PCS Emergency Fund

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The Hidden Cost of Relocation A Permanent Change of Station (PCS) move is more than a logistical challenge. It is a financial one. Even with government allowances, military families often face “hidden” costs. These expenses can quickly drain a bank account if you are not prepared. In the 2026 real estate market, financial liquidity is

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Managing a Move During Deployment: The Legal and Logistics Guide

Home Buying, Moving, PCS Tips, Resources / / 3 minutes of reading

The Reality of the Solo PCS In the military community, we often say that “the mission comes first.” Sometimes, that mission requires a service member to deploy just as a Permanent Change of Station (PCS) cycle begins. Moving is stressful under the best conditions. Moving while your spouse is overseas adds a layer of complexity

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The DITY/PPM Move: Pros vs. Cons in 2026

Moving, PCS Tips, Resources / / 4 minutes of reading

Navigating Your 2026 PCS Move Options A Permanent Change of Station (PCS) move is one of the most significant events in a military career. In 2026, the Department of Defense (DoD) has fully implemented the Global Household Goods Contract (GHC). This change moved most government-arranged moves under a single provider, HomeSafe Alliance. While this aims

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Month of the MilChild: Resilience During a Move

Education, Moving, PCS Tips / / 3 minutes of reading

Honoring Our Smallest Service Members April is the Month of the Military Child. We wear purple to show our support. As a real estate professional, I see the “purple” spirit every day in the families I serve. Military children are incredibly brave. They face a unique challenge that most civilian children do not. The average

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The VA Loan Certificate of Eligibility (COE) Explained

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Your Golden Ticket to Homeownership If you are a service member, veteran, or eligible surviving spouse, you have access to one of the most powerful financial tools in America: the VA Home Loan. In the 2026 real estate market, where stability has returned, this loan remains the premier way for military families to build wealth.

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St. Patrick’s Day: Don’t Rely on Luck for your Home Inspection

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Why Luck Isn’t a Strategy St. Patrick’s Day is a time for celebration and symbols of good fortune. However, when you are purchasing a home during a 2026 PCS move, you cannot rely on a four-leaf clover. A home is likely the largest investment your military family will ever make. While the 2026 housing market

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Sight-Unseen Buying: The 2026 Tech Suite for Pros

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The New Standard of Relocation In 2026, the “sight-unseen” home purchase is no longer a last resort for military families. It has become a strategic choice. With short PCS windows and high-speed market cycles, many families choose to secure their next home before they ever leave their current duty station. In fact, current industry data

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