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Plan your PCS, home purchase or sale near Scott Air Force Base with military-focused real estate guidance for Belleville, O'Fallon, Shiloh, Mascoutah and surrounding Illinois communities.

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Home at 821 Wicklow Rd, Baltimore, MD 21229

VA ASSUMABLE7.14%

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$240,000

821 Wicklow Rd

Baltimore, MD 21229

Nearby BaseFort George G. Meade. Another closer, though smaller, military installation is the Coast Guard Yard in Curtis Bay, which is about 9 miles away.

Home at 425 Oswego Court, Greenville, SC 29607

VA ASSUMABLE5.63%

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$685,000

425 Oswego Court

Greenville, SC 29607

Home at 4210 W Pine Cliff Dr, Spokane, WA 99208

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$799,000

4210 W Pine Cliff Dr

Spokane, WA 99208

Nearby BaseFairchild AFB

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Meet Your Scott AFB Realtor

Connect with Meghan McLaughlin to plan your Scott AFB move, compare nearby Illinois communities and discuss your homebuying or selling goals.

Meghan McLaughlin

Realtor ☆ USAF Veteran & Mil-Spouse

Illinois Bio:

Fairbanks Veteran Realtor Meghan McLaughlin is a dedicated REALTOR® with OP Realty Group, proudly serving... More...

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About Meghan

Meghan McLaughlin is a Scott AFB Military Realtor with Coldwell Banker Brown, helping military families, home buyers, and sellers throughout the communities surrounding Scott Air Force Base and the Metro East Illinois area. As a military spouse who has moved more than ten times and personally bought and sold more than six homes, Meghan understands firsthand the challenges of PCS moves, deployments, long-distance home searches, and transitioning to a new duty station. Having recently relocated with her own family from Fairbanks, Alaska, to the Scott AFB area, she brings a fresh, personal understanding of what military families experience when PCSing to a new community.

Meghan takes an education-first approach to real estate, helping clients understand their options and make confident decisions from the beginning of their home search through closing. Whether buying a home near Scott Air Force Base* relocating to the Metro East area from another duty station, or preparing to sell before the next PCS, Meghan provides clear communication, knowledgeable guidance, and the perspective of someone who has navigated the military relocation process many times herself. Her combination of real estate experience and firsthand military-family knowledge makes her a valuable resource for military members, Veterans, buyers, and sellers throughout the Scott AFB area.

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Communities Meghan Serves Near Scott AFB

Belleville

Collinsville

Edwardsville

Fairview Heights

Lebanon

Mascoutah

O'Fallon

Shiloh

Swansea

Troy

Military Bases Meghan Serves Near Scott AFB

Scott AFB

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Why Heroes Prefer Our Scott AFB Military Realtors

We connect you with veteran and military-spouse Realtors who understand PCS life, VA loans, and what matters most to your family.

Veteran & Mil-Spouse Realtors

Work with professionals who understand military timelines, transitions, and family priorities.
VA Home Loan Experience

Navigate VA financing, appraisals, and property requirements with informed local guidance.
Local Area Knowledge

Compare communities, schools, and commute options throughout Scott AFB.
Exclusive Heroes Bonus*

Receive up to 10% of your Realtor’s commission toward eligible closing costs. Restrictions apply.
Free Marketing Analysis

Review Scott AFB pricing, market competition, and sale readiness before listing your home.
Military Homebuyer Support

Plan tours, offers, inspections, and closing around orders and reporting dates.
Remote PCS Support

Tour homes virtually and coordinate your Scott AFB move before you arrive.
Military Home Selling Experts

Prepare, price, and market your home around PCS orders and military timelines.

How PCS JOES Supports Your Scott AFB Move

Whether you are buying before arrival, selling around PCS orders, or comparing commute options near Scott AFB, PCS JOES helps connect you with a vetted local Realtor who understands military moves. Your Realtor can coordinate virtual tours, explain neighborhood and school considerations, help you prepare for VA financing, and keep the transaction aligned with your reporting timeline.

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Nationwide VA Loan Support

Meet Our VA Loan Officers Serving Scott AFB

Get expert guidance on VA loan preapproval, eligibility requirements, VA mortgage rates, and financing options tailored to your homebuying goals.

Matt Elliott

VA Loan Officer

Illinois VA Home Loan Lender Bio:

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Local Illinois VA Home Loan Support

VA Loan Guidance for Scott AFB

Matt Elliott is a Marine Corps combat veteran and trusted VA Home Loan Lender who helps service members, veterans, and military families nationwide navigate the VA home loan process with clarity and confidence. For homebuyers moving to Scott AFB, Illinois, Matt provides guidance on VA preapproval, eligible financing costs, and preparing a competitive offer for the local market. Support is available for PCS homebuyers moving near Scott Air Force Base.

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VA Loan Support Near Scott AFB Military Bases

Scott Air Force Base

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Bryant Mateus

VA Loan Officer

Illinois VA Home Loan Lender Bio:

Bryant Mateus is a United States Air Force Academy graduate, Air Force Reserve Major, and... More...

Local Illinois VA Home Loan Support

VA Loan Guidance for Scott AFB

Bryant Mateus is a United States Air Force Academy graduate, Air Force Reserve Major, and experienced VA Home Loan Lender dedicated to helping veterans, active-duty service members, and military families navigate the VA loan process with confidence. For homebuyers moving to Scott AFB, Illinois, Bryant provides guidance on VA preapproval, eligible financing costs, and preparing a competitive offer for the local market. Support is available for PCS homebuyers moving near Scott Air Force Base.

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VA Preapproval Support

Military and Veteran Homebuyer Focused

VA Loan Support Near Scott AFB Military Bases

Scott Air Force Base

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Popular Communities with Scott Air Force Base Military Families

From neighborhoods close to base to surrounding communities across the Scott AFB area, military families have several options when PCSing to Scott Air Force Base. Our local Scott AFB military realtors can help you compare commute times, lifestyle, and housing options before your next move.

Compare the exact address and authorized Scott gate.

Belleville

Belleville homes vary in age, condition and route to base. Test the drive at your duty hours and include on-base travel. For older homes, review foundations, drainage, electrical systems and roof condition. Confirm taxes and school assignments by parcel.

Check the Illinois address and the full reporting route.

O'Fallon

Compare the actual trip to your duty building, not just the distance to the installation boundary. Include association dues, taxes, insurance and maintenance in the budget. Verify school boundaries directly; an O'Fallon mailing address does not establish a school assignment.

Match the home to your usable gate and daily schedule.

Shiloh

Review authorized access, gate hours and the full drive from each property. Ask about aircraft noise and applicable disclosures. Compare the home's condition and recurring costs, and confirm utilities and school boundaries before making a decision.

Test the route from the property to your assigned building.

Mascoutah

Compare duty-hour travel and your household's other trips. Review the roof, drainage and heating or cooling systems with qualified inspectors. Verify the tax jurisdiction, insurance needs and any association obligations at the specific address.

Consider the complete drive alongside property condition.

Lebanon

If comparing an older home, budget for inspections and maintenance rather than purchase price alone. Verify utilities, parcel boundaries and any restrictions. Test your authorized Scott AFB gate route during your normal reporting and return hours.

Compare local-road access and total ownership costs.

Swansea

Drive the actual route to your reporting location and evaluate household travel needs. Review property-specific taxes, insurance and drainage. For any association, request governing documents and current dues before planning a purchase or future rental.

Evaluate road choices and the complete round trip.

Fairview Heights

Compare the workday route, gate queues and return journey before relying on a map estimate. Check property condition and maintenance needs. Verify schools, utilities and recurring expenses using the exact home address.

Weigh the longer base trip against household priorities.

Troy

Test the full commute and include fuel, time and vehicle costs in your comparison. Review taxes, insurance, association rules and maintenance needs. Plan for your next PCS by considering the ownership period and practical selling or rental options.

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Resources For Your PCS to Scott AFB

Explore trusted VA loan, PCS move, and military homeownership resources for service members, veterans, and military families.

VA HOME LOAN EDUCATION

Understand Your VA Home Loan

Review eligibility, financing and closing questions before shopping for a home.

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Military family meeting with a VA loan expert to review homebuying options and VA home loan benefits

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Military Homebuyer Guide

Plan your home search, offer and closing around your next military move.

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Military PCS move checklist workspace with relocation planning tools, PCS orders, and moving preparation resources

OFFICIAL SCOTT AFB RESOURCES

Scott AFB Housing Support

Compare housing options and contact the Military Housing Office before your move.

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Real PCS JOES Experiences

Trusted By Military Families Nationwide

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We could not be more satisfied with our experience working with Kyle! From our very first interaction...If you're looking for someone who provides expert guidance, timely responses, and gets it right every single time, Kyle is your guy. He made what could have been a stressful process feel smooth and confident. Highly recommend!

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I bought a home near Nellis AFB. I used Matt Elliott Mortgage Loan Originator, a Marine Veteran as my Lender, and Air force Veteran Jonny Cosca as my realtor. They made the process quick, simple. and easy. Jonny and Matt are an outstanding team and I highly recommend using them to help purchase a home near Nellis and Creech AFB!!

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I worked with Mortgage Loan Originator and Marine Veteran Matt Elliott for a year before I PCS’ed to Fort Hood...bought a home and the process was made easy! I highly recommend Mortgage Matt Elliott and PCS JOES for all your PCS home buying needs.

Questions Before Your Move

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Every PCS JOES realtor goes through a strict vetting process before being accepted into our network. All agents are prior-service veterans or military spouses and must demonstrate proven experience working with military families, PCS timelines, and VA home loans. We also evaluate their local market expertise, communication standards, and track record of ethical, client-first service. This ensures every PCS JOES realtor understands military life and is equipped to guide you through a smooth, informed move.

No. PCS JOES does not sell advertising or charge agents to be listed on our platform. Our partner agents are carefully vetted veterans and military spouses selected for their experience, professionalism, and commitment to serving military families. When a military member chooses to work with one of our partners, PCS JOES may receive a referral fee after closing. A portion of that fee is reserved to support our PCS JOES military bonus, where permitted by state law, while the remainder allows us to provide our PCS concierge service at no cost to military members and their families.

Yes. As a result of the National Association of Realtors (NAR) settlement reached on March 15, 2024, real estate agents who use the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) to share property information are required to enter into written agreements with buyers before touring a home in person or virtually. For detailed information, please visit the official NAR settlement fact page.

PCS JOES began as a military-focused blog and was converted into a national referral network in 2021 while we were stationed at Lackland AFB. For several years, we maintained a large internal spreadsheet of vetted partner agents, allowing us to personally connect service members with trusted military realtors nationwide. Since starting retirement SkillBridge leave in late 2025, we’ve been transitioning that system onto the website by building base-specific landing pages and publishing PCS JOES realtor profiles so military families can browse agents and connect directly online. New locations are added weekly. While automation is helping speed up this process, every PCS JOES customer is still personally tracked and supported throughout their real estate journey. If you don’t see a landing page for your area yet, simply submit an inquiry on our homepage and we will personally connect you with the appropriate PCS JOES partner agent. Our goal is to have the system fully online by the end of 2026.

Tax Returns: Your VA loan officer needs to get the full story of your financial situation to provide an accurate preapproval. Generally, they want to see 2 years worth of tax returns to ensure your annual income is consistent with your reported earnings through pay stubs. You will likely need to sign a Form 4506-T to allow your lender to request copies of your certified tax returns from the IRS
Pay Stubs, W-2s, or Other Proof of Income: Lenders will want to see your most recent pay stubs to get a clear idea of your overall financial health. If you're self-employed or have other income sources (such as VA disability pay or child support), you may need to show proof through 1099 forms, direct deposits, or other mean.
Bank Statements & Other Assets: These items help your lender appropriately asses your risk profile.
Credit History: Credit reports are often necessary to assess your risk level. Be prepared to write a statement that explains any negative items--one-time unavoidable circumstances may be viewed differently than habitual delinquencies.
Gift Letters: You will need to provide a written confirmation of any money gifted to you to help you buy your home. This letter should include their relationship to you as the amount received.
Photo ID: A copy of your ID will be required to prove you are who you're claiming to be.

As soon as you receive your assignment notification. Many military families contact us 6–9 months before their PCS, even before orders are in hand. This early timeframe is ideal because it allows our VA loan officers to identify and resolve potential issues well in advance. Think of our PCS JOES lender partners as your personal financial coach—no matter your situation, they can build an action plan to strengthen your credit profile and position you for the best possible rate by the time you complete your PCS. We also regularly help service members with last-minute PCS moves in the 30–60 day window. While most home purchases close in 30–45 days once under contract, we’ve successfully completed closings in as little as 26 days.

Scott Air Force Base

Housing, arrival and gate-specific planning for a Scott AFB PCS.

PCS to Scott Air Force Base

Our Scott AFB veteran realtors help PCS families plan a move to Scott Air Force Base. Scott AFB is in southwestern Illinois near Belleville. Build your home search around your receiving unit, reporting building and assignment length. Compare Illinois communities using the actual drive and total housing cost rather than assuming a nearby mailing address guarantees a short commute.

Popular Nearby Communities

Belleville: Compare the exact address and authorized Scott gate.
O’Fallon: Check the Illinois address and the full reporting route.
Shiloh: Match the home to your usable gate and daily schedule.
Mascoutah: Test the route from the property to your assigned building.
Lebanon: Consider the complete drive alongside property condition.
Swansea: Compare local-road access and total ownership costs.
Fairview Heights: Evaluate road choices and the complete round trip.
Troy: Weigh the longer base trip against household priorities.

Schools & Student Support

Verify school attendance boundaries and enrollment requirements directly with the district for the exact address.
Coordinate records and transition questions with the installation’s school-support resources before travel.

Gates & Installation Access

Confirm current gate hours, credentials and visitor requirements with your sponsor and official installation guidance.
Test your workday and return routes, including gate queues and on-base travel.
If considering a Missouri home, evaluate the cross-river commute separately and confirm that your real estate professional is licensed for the property’s state.

On-Base & Off-Base Housing

Contact the Scott Military Housing Office early to compare community and privatized housing options. Confirm eligibility, application requirements and availability directly.
Obtain parcel-specific taxes and insurance estimates. Review association dues, utilities, maintenance and moving reserves separately.
Ask qualified inspectors about roof condition, foundations, drainage and property systems. Review seller disclosures and property-specific hazard information.

In-Processing

Get arrival and after-hours reporting instructions from your sponsor and receiving organization.
Review the official check-in guidance and keep your orders and required documents accessible.

Temporary Lodging & TLE

Confirm temporary lodging availability, pet policies and cancellation terms before arrival.
Ask your travel office about authorized expenses and required receipts before booking alternatives.

BAH & Cost of Living

Use the official DoD lookup for your duty location, pay grade, dependency status and applicable year.
Confirm entitlement questions with finance. BAH is not a lender approval or a guarantee that a property fits your budget.

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Training Matters. Experience Matters More.

MRP Training + Real Military Experience

An MRP-certified agent has completed specialized military relocation training, including foundational education about VA financing. It is a valuable credential—but it is not the only measure of whether an agent understands your move.

Some PCS JOES Realtors are MRP certified. We do not require the designation because all PCS JOES Realtors are veterans or military spouses with firsthand experience navigating military life, PCS timelines, and the realities facing military families.

A certification provides foundational training. PCS JOES adds lived military experience, local real estate expertise, and veteran VA loan officers whose work is focused primarily on VA borrowers.

Why That Matters for Your PCS

Military Relocation Professional training for Scott AFB military homebuyers

Military relocation knowledge

Guidance shaped around orders, reporting dates, deployments, and remote home searches.

Veteran VA loan officers serving Scott AFB military homebuyers

Veteran VA loan experts

Our veteran loan officers primarily process VA loans and understand VA eligibility, appraisals, property requirements, benefits, and closing from the inside out.

Veteran and military spouse Realtors with firsthand PCS experience in Scott AFB

Firsthand understanding

An agent who understands military family priorities because they have lived the lifestyle.

Local military housing and duty station guidance for Scott AFB

Local market guidance

Help comparing neighborhoods, schools, commute times, and access to your installation.

Local experience: Our Scott AFB military Realtors help families compare communities and commute options around Scott AFB.

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