All Military PCS & VA Loan Guides
Every VeteranPCS guide, newest first. Page 3 of 31.
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
7/3/2026 · 5 min read
Rent or Sell Your Home When You PCS? How to Decide in 2026
PCS orders force a choice: become a long-distance landlord or sell and take your equity with you. This guide walks through the cash flow, tax, and VA entitlement math.
By VeteranPCS
7/3/2026 · 6 min read
VA Loan Certificate of Eligibility: How to Get Your COE
A plain-language guide to the VA loan Certificate of Eligibility (COE): what it proves, how to request one in three ways, and the papers you need to have ready.
By VeteranPCS
7/2/2026 · 9 min read
PCS to Hanscom AFB: A 2026 Guide for Military Families in Bedford, Massachusetts
A 2026 guide for military families moving to Hanscom AFB, covering where to live, BAH, schools, healthcare, and life near Boston in Bedford, Massachusetts.
By VeteranPCS
7/2/2026 · 5 min read
San Diego BAH 2026: What Your Housing Allowance Covers
See the 2026 San Diego BAH rates by pay grade, how far they stretch against local rents and home prices, and whether renting or buying makes more sense.
By VeteranPCS
7/2/2026 · 8 min read
Using Your VA Loan in Hawaii: What Oahu Buyers Should Know
How the VA loan works on Oahu: eligibility, the COE, reusing your entitlement, VA-approved condos, and why loan assumptions get tricky in a high-price market.
By Karen Riley
7/2/2026 · 6 min read
What Military Bases are in New Jersey?
A guide to active military bases in New Jersey, led by Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, plus PCS housing tips, VA-loan guidance, and veteran-friendly agents.
By VeteranPCS
7/1/2026 · 6 min read
Best Things to Do Near NAS JRB Fort Worth
A local agent's guide to the Stockyards, Airfield Falls, the Cultural District, the Fort Worth Zoo, and Lake Worth for families PCSing to NAS JRB Fort Worth.
By Nick Getzendanner
7/1/2026 · 5 min read
Military Capital Gains Exclusion When Selling Your Home
Active-duty service can pause the IRS home-sale clock for up to 10 years. Here is how the military capital gains exclusion lets you avoid tax on more gain.
By VeteranPCS
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