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PCS · Published 2026-10-13 · Updated 2026-10-13
Start when orders arrive
Request your Certificate of Eligibility and talk with a VA-approved lender before arriving in Texas. Pre-approval helps you choose a realistic search range and discuss whether buying fits your assignment and long-term plans.
Build a remote search plan
Share your report date, preferred gate and daily needs with LeeRoy. Video tours and neighborhood drive-bys can help you compare homes from out of state, but they do not replace an independent inspection or careful review of the contract.
Work backward from closing
Once you choose a home, allow time for the offer, inspection, VA appraisal, required repairs and underwriting. Confirm remote signing arrangements early. Avoid new credit or job changes without discussing them with your lender.
Leave room for change
Orders, construction and closing schedules can shift. Discuss a backup accommodation plan rather than relying on a promised closing date. Read the Fort Hood relocation guide and VA Home Loan Guide.
Related: VA Home Loan Guide · PCS to Fort Hood