Tacoma / Lakewood / Puyallup / Lacey, WA — Everything you need to plan your PCS move, estimate your BAH vs. VA mortgage, or calculate your estimated walk-away net proceeds before selling your home on orders.
Dupont, Steilacoom, Puyallup, University Place, and Lacey/Olympia (Thurston County) are top JBLM corridors. Washington sellers must budget for Washington's Real Estate Excise Tax (REET ~1.60%–1.78%).
When you have a hard Report No Later Than Date (RNLTD), the single biggest threat to your equity is hiring an agent who quotes an inflated listing price so your home sits unsold for 6 to 12 months while you pay two housing payments after PCSing. Know your clear, estimated walk-away net proceeds first on our Washington Seller Net Sheet Guide (98433) →
Reserve TLE lodging early and save itemized zero-balance lodging receipts for finance travel voucher settlement.
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