Moving to San Antonio From Another State With a VA Loan (2026): A Buying Plan for Veterans Without PCS Orders

LAST UPDATED: NOVEMBER 10, 2026 | BY CHRISTOPHER BEAL, U.S. ARMY VETERAN & REALTOR Illustration. Your VA home loan benefit is federal, so it moves with you; the Texas-specific parts are the buyer agreement, the closing and the property tax exemptions. Yes, you can use a VA loan to buy in San Antonio

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2027 Military Pay Raise: What It Changes for JBSA Home Buyers

LAST UPDATED: NOVEMBER 5, 2026 | BY CHRISTOPHER BEAL, U.S. ARMY VETERAN & REALTOR Short answer: As of November 5, 2026, the January 2027 military pay raise is still a proposal, not a final number. The President's August 26 plan sets 7 percent for E-1 to E-5, 6 percent for E-6 to O-3 and 5 percent fo

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Final Walkthrough Checklist for San Antonio Homes: What JBSA and VA Buyers Check Before Closing (2026)

LAST UPDATED: OCTOBER 30, 2026 | BY CHRISTOPHER BEAL, U.S. ARMY VETERAN & REALTOR Correction, October 30, 2026: An earlier version of this checklist cited TREC contract form 20-18. It now cites the current form, TREC No. 20-19 (effective July 1, 2026), and the VA repair requirement now cites the VA

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