All Military PCS & VA Loan Guides
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7/18/2026 · 5 min read
Naval Station Norfolk BAH 2026: Buy vs. Rent Guide
See 2026 Naval Station Norfolk BAH rates by rank, how Hampton Roads home prices and property taxes affect your payment, and when buying near Norfolk beats renting.
By Sean Hudgins
7/16/2026 · 5 min read
Buying a Home With a Power of Attorney While Deployed
How a power of attorney lets military families buy a home during deployment or a PCS, what the VA and lenders require, and how to keep your closing on track from anywhere.
By VeteranPCS
7/14/2026 · 4 min read
VA Loan Condo Approval: How to Buy a Condo the Right Way
A plain-language guide to VA loan condo approval: why the whole project must be approved, how to check the VA list, and what happens if a condo is not approved yet.
By VeteranPCS
7/12/2026 · 5 min read
VA Loan Occupancy Requirements: The PCS Rules to Know
A plain-language look at the VA loan occupancy requirement: the 60-day move-in window, who can satisfy it while you are deployed, and how PCS orders let you rent the home later.
By VeteranPCS
7/11/2026 · 6 min read
Texas VA Loan Benefits: Extra Savings for Military Homebuyers
Texas layers no state income tax, disabled veteran property tax exemptions, and the state Texas Vet Loan on top of the federal VA loan. Here is how the benefits stack for military buyers moving to the Lone Star State.
By VeteranPCS
7/9/2026 · 6 min read
How Much House Can You Afford on BAH? A 2026 Guide
A simple, four-step way to turn your tax-free BAH into a realistic home price, plus the VA loan rules that decide how much you can actually borrow in 2026.
By VeteranPCS
7/9/2026 · 5 min read
VA IRRRL: The Streamline Refinance for Military Homeowners
A plain-language guide to the VA IRRRL, the streamline refinance that lets military homeowners lower their rate with less paperwork, a low funding fee, and often no new appraisal or income check.
By VeteranPCS
7/7/2026 · 6 min read
Short-Notice PCS Move: A 30-Day Plan for Military Families
A week-by-week plan for a short-notice PCS move: what to lock in first, the entitlements that soften a fast move, and how to find housing when time is short.
By VeteranPCS
7/7/2026 · 5 min read
The VA Loan Appraisal: What to Expect and How It Works
A plain-language look at the VA loan appraisal: what the appraiser checks, how it differs from a home inspection, what the Tidewater process is, and what happens when a home needs repairs.
By VeteranPCS
7/5/2026 · 6 min read
Fort Bragg BAH 2026: What Your Allowance Buys (Buy vs. Rent)
See 2026 Fort Bragg BAH rates by rank, how low Fayetteville home prices and property taxes affect your payment, and when buying near Bragg beats renting.
By Damien Ruggieri
7/5/2026 · 6 min read
VA Loan Closing Costs: What Military Buyers Actually Pay
A plain-language breakdown of VA loan closing costs: what you pay, the fees the VA will not let a lender charge you, who can cover the bill, and simple ways to keep more cash in your pocket at closing.
By VeteranPCS
7/4/2026 · 9 min read
PCS to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard: A 2026 Guide for Military Families
A 2026 guide for military families moving to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, covering where to live in Maine and New Hampshire, BAH, schools, healthcare, and Seacoast life.
By VeteranPCS
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