Before a PCS, what are the best tips for home buying in a new location?

RallyPoint News — Mon, 18 Jun 2018 16:59:25 -0400

Outprocessing and house hunting at the same time is no easy task. The decision to buy a home shouldn’t overwhelm, it should excite. Let’s take a look at how PenFed can help.

Response by SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth made Jun 18 at 2018 5:34 PM

SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth — Mon, 18 Jun 2018 17:34:48 -0400

Excellent informative share.

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Jun 21 at 2018 3:08 PM

MAJ Ken Landgren — Thu, 21 Jun 2018 15:08:42 -0400

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Response by SP5 Mark Kuzinski made Jun 22 at 2018 11:32 AM

SP5 Mark Kuzinski — Fri, 22 Jun 2018 11:32:43 -0400

Great info - thanks.

Response by CPT Aaron Kletzing made Jun 27 at 2018 10:59 AM

CPT Aaron Kletzing — Wed, 27 Jun 2018 10:59:53 -0400

I would do your research on the area -- if near a large military base, one thing to ask yourself is, what is the future force size that I would expect at this base, also based on what you may be reading in publicly available statements from your branch. For example, what if you are PCS'ing to Fort Hood, and you know they are tripling the size of the force there on base? That would give me more confidence in buying, as compared to if they were cutting the size of the force in half. Other than this, I would get in touch early on with advisors at a company like PenFed and get their thoughts on buying vs renting, for your unique circumstances.