📦✈️ Three Pitfalls of Buying When You’re PCSing (Avoid These!)

PCS orders just dropped? You're packing, relocating, juggling timelines, and trying to buy a home fast. 🫡🏠 But rushing into it can cost you big time. In this video, I break down the top 3 mistakes service members make when buying during a PCS — and how to avoid them so your move is smooth, stress-free, and financially smart.

🔥 Mistake #1: Using a random local lender who doesn’t know VA loans
Not every lender understands PCS timelines, BAH shifts, special pay, or how fast things can change. You need someone who actually knows military moves — someone who works VA loans every single day.

🚗 Mistake #2: Ignoring commute time to base
That house 45 minutes from the gate may look amazing online… but base traffic doesn’t play. Early shifts, kids, duty rotations — always map the actual commute before falling in love with a home.

⏰ Mistake #3: Timing your closing wrong
Too early? You may end up paying out of pocket to hold a home while still trying to clear your current duty station.
Too late? You’re stuck in TLF or scrambling for a short-term rental. Dialing in your closing date is everything.

If you’re PCSing soon, let’s get ahead of it. Plan smart, avoid surprises, and team up with someone who genuinely understands military life and VA lending. 🇺🇸
Need help? Reach out anytime — I’ve got your six.

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