YOUR NEXT CHAPTER IN WASHINGTON
PCS to JBLM? See Homes for Sale Near JBLM and Everett.
Buying a home near JBLM, Naval Station Everett or Naval Base Kitsap-Bremerton on PCS orders? Pick your town by the commute to the gate, use your VA loan and settle in sooner with a free relocation guide.
This guide is for you if:
- You have PCS orders to Washington
- You want to buy with your VA loan
- You want a town that fits your commute
Free: the JBLM, Naval Station Everett or Naval Base Kitsap-Bremerton PCS Relocation Guide. Choose your base and it's yours.
YOUR FREE BASE GUIDE
Start your next chapter.
A clear plan for your PCS move.
2,000+ closed deals. $1.7B in home sales.
START WITH YOUR BASE
New orders. New possibilities.
Three bases. Three guides. One thoughtful plan
for the place you will call home.
JBLM
From Lakewood and DuPont to Lacey and Yelm.
Explore towns & your base guide
Naval Station Everett
From Everett and Marysville to Mukilteo and Snohomish.
Explore towns & your base guide
Naval Base Kitsap-Bremerton
From Bremerton and Port Orchard to Silverdale, Poulsbo and Gig Harbor.
Explore towns & your base guideOn orders to JBLM or Naval Station Everett, choose an area by commute to your gate first. JBLM sits along I-5 between Tacoma and Olympia; Naval Station Everett is on the Everett waterfront. Check your housing allowance with the DoD BAH calculator, and confirm VA funding fee exemptions with VA.gov. DoD BAH calculator · VA.gov · 50 U.S.C. 3955
A PLAN YOU CAN HOLD ON TO
What's inside your base guide
Less guesswork. More clarity. From the first town comparison
to the day you get the keys.
THE DETAILS THAT MATTER
Your move, with the next steps in view.
Check your own BAH
Use your duty station ZIP, year and pay grade in the official DoD BAH calculator. Review your full ownership costs separately. We do not quote allowance amounts.
Start with your VA loan
Confirm your Certificate of Eligibility and entitlement with your lender. Review VA funding fee exemptions and property requirements before making an offer.
Plan the next move, too
Compare sale proceeds with rental income after mortgage, management, repairs and vacancy. For a qualifying lease termination, read 50 U.S.C. 3955 and confirm notice rules with an attorney.
CLEAR ANSWERS
Questions before your move
Which towns are near JBLM?
Lakewood, DuPont, Lacey, Puyallup, Spanaway, University Place, Steilacoom and Yelm are common choices. Pick by commute to the gate you will use.
How do I find my BAH for JBLM?
Use the DoD BAH calculator with your duty station ZIP and pay grade. We do not quote BAH amounts; rates change each year.
Can I use a VA loan to buy near JBLM?
Yes, if you are eligible. A VA loan is a private lender mortgage guaranteed by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA.gov).
Which towns are near Naval Station Everett?
Everett, Marysville, Lake Stevens, Mukilteo, Mill Creek and Snohomish are common choices. Compare routes to the gate before choosing an address.
How do I find my BAH for Naval Station Everett?
Everett is Military Housing Area WA307. For 2026, an E-5 with dependents receives $2,748 a month and an O-3 with dependents $3,567, effective January 1, 2026. Confirm your rate on the official DoD lookup with duty ZIP 98207. 2027 rates are expected in mid-December.
Which towns are near Naval Base Kitsap-Bremerton?
Bremerton, Port Orchard, Silverdale, Poulsbo and Gig Harbor are common choices. Compare each by its route to the shipyard and whether a ferry fits your day.
LET'S MAKE A PLAN
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I'm Sean McConnell. We work with buyers and sellers on PCS orders.
Let's take the next step with a clear view of your options.
About McConnell Group
McConnell Group is a Seattle real estate team led by Sean McConnell, with 2,000+ closed deals and $1.7B in sales. We help buyers and sellers across the Puget Sound with the details that make a move go smoothly, one clear conversation at a time. McConnell Group is a team brokered by Real Broker, LLC.