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Our Kansas City veteran Realtors help military and veteran families buy, sell and relocate across the Missouri and Kansas metro with trusted local guidance and VA homebuying support.

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Home at 633 Valley Hill Drive, Knob Noster, MO 65336

Military-Owned Agent-Listed

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$240,000

633 Valley Hill Drive

Knob Noster, MO 65336

Nearby BaseWhiteman AFB

Home at 821 Wicklow Rd, Baltimore, MD 21229

VA ASSUMABLE7.14%

Veteran-Owned Agent-Listed

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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%

Military-Owned Agent-Listed

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$685,000

425 Oswego Court

Greenville, SC 29607

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Local Military Real Estate Experts

Meet Our Kansas City Veteran Realtors

Helping military families PCS to Kansas City with trusted local real estate guidance.

Candy Johnson

Realtor ☆ Marine Corps Mil-Spouse

North Kansas City, MO; Parkville, MO; Liberty, MO; Overland Park, KS; Leavenworth, KS; Lansing, KS; Platte City, MO; Warrensburg, MO; Knob Noster, MO; St. Joseph, MO; Fort Leavenworth; Whiteman AFB; Rosecrans ANGB Bio:

Candy Johnson is a Kansas City REALTOR® with KC Real Estate Squad, LLC at AddressUSA,... More...

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About Candy

Candy Johnson is a Kansas City military Realtor with KC Real Estate Squad, LLC at AddressUSA, Inc., proudly serving homebuyers and sellers throughout Missouri and Kansas since 2019. Raised at Fort Hood, Texas, and now the spouse of a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, Candy understands the unique challenges military families face, from PCS orders and BAH budgets to tight relocation timelines. As a certified Military Relocation Professional (MRP), she specializes in helping active-duty service members, veterans, and military families buy and sell homes throughout the Kansas City metro area. Candy has extensive experience guiding VA homebuyers through the purchasing process, including VA loan entitlement, appraisals, and closing requirements. Whether relocating from another duty station or purchasing a first home with a VA loan, she provides personalized guidance to make the experience as smooth and stress-free as possible.

With involvement in more than 200 real estate transactions, Candy brings proven experience and a client-first approach to every homebuying and selling journey. Her professional achievements include recognition among RealTrends America's Best Real Estate Professionals in 2023 and earning Redfin Rookie of the Year in 2021. She also holds the Accredited Buyer's Representative (ABR), Seniors Real Estate Specialist (SRES), and At Home With Diversity (AHWD) credentials and is a Missouri notary. Based in North Kansas City, Candy serves communities throughout the greater Kansas City metro area on both sides of the Missouri-Kansas state line, including military families connected to Fort Leavenworth, Whiteman Air Force Base, and Rosecrans Air National Guard Base. Guided by her motto, "I don't want to build another table. I want to bring more chairs," Candy believes every client deserves a seat at the table and personalized support, whether meeting in person or connecting virtually from their current duty station.

Vetted PCS JOES Partner

Local Kansas City Expert

Military Community Focused

Communities Candy Serves

North Kansas City, MO

Parkville, MO

Liberty, MO

Overland Park, KS

Leavenworth, KS

Lansing, KS

Platte City, MO

Warrensburg, MO

Knob Noster, MO

St. Joseph, MO

Military Bases Candy Serves

Fort Leavenworth

Whiteman AFB

Rosecrans ANGB

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Why Heroes Prefer Our Kansas City Veteran 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 Kansas City.
Exclusive Heroes Bonus*

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

Review Kansas City 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 Kansas City 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 Kansas City Move

Whether you are buying before arrival, selling around PCS orders, or comparing commute options near Kansas City, 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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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 knowledge
Guidance shaped around orders, reporting dates, deployments, and remote home searches.
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.
Firsthand understanding
An agent who understands military family priorities because they have lived the lifestyle.
Local market guidance
Help comparing neighborhoods, schools, commute times, and access to your installation.

Local experience: Our Kansas City military Realtors help families compare communities and commute options around Kansas City.

Nationwide VA Loan Support

Meet Our VA Loan Officers Serving Kansas City

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

Missouri VA Home Loan Lender Bio:

Matt Elliott is a Marine Corps veteran and Veteran Mortgage Loan Originator with the Veteran... More...

Local Missouri VA Home Loan Support

VA Loan Guidance for Kansas City

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 Kansas City, Missouri, 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 Fort Leavenworth.

Missouri VA Home Loan Guidance

VA Preapproval Support

Military and Veteran Homebuyer Focused

VA Loan Support Near Kansas City Military Bases

Fort Leavenworth

Contact Matt to discuss VA loan options for your move to Kansas City, Missouri.

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Bryant Mateus

VA Loan Officer

Missouri VA Home Loan Lender Bio:

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

Local Missouri VA Home Loan Support

VA Loan Guidance for Kansas City

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 Kansas City, Missouri, 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 Fort Leavenworth.

Missouri VA Home Loan Guidance

VA Preapproval Support

Military and Veteran Homebuyer Focused

VA Loan Support Near Kansas City Military Bases

Fort Leavenworth

Contact Bryant to discuss VA loan options for your move to Kansas City, Missouri.

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Plan Your Kansas City Move

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Popular Communities with Fort Leavenworth Military Families

From neighborhoods close to base to surrounding communities across the Kansas City area, military families have several options when PCSing to Fort Leavenworth. Our local Kansas City veteran realtors can help you compare commute times, lifestyle, and housing options before your next move.

Northland metro housing options

North Kansas City, MO

North Kansas City offers established housing near the urban core. Compare the actual work route, property condition, parking and the school district serving the specific address. North Kansas City and Kansas City are different municipalities, so verify local services and taxing jurisdictions.

Established Northland neighborhoods

Gladstone, MO

Explore Gladstone for established neighborhoods and a range of home ages. Compare maintenance needs, taxes, insurance and household travel for the exact property. Verify the assigned schools rather than relying on a city name or listing description.

Northeast metro comparisons

Liberty, MO

Liberty gives buyers another northeast metro search area. Weigh your actual work destination, school boundaries and everyday travel before narrowing neighborhoods. Compare older and newer homes using inspection findings, association costs and a complete ownership budget.

Northwest metro neighborhoods

Parkville, MO

Compare Parkville neighborhoods by the full route to work, household destinations and the exact school district. Evaluate the property itself for drainage, upkeep, association responsibilities and insurance; a mailing address does not describe every home in the area.

Northwest metro and regional access

Platte City, MO

Platte City can be part of a northwest metro search, including some households comparing Fort Leavenworth access. Confirm the actual duty location, river crossing and route before choosing a home. Review local taxes, utilities and property-specific maintenance.

Southeast metro housing options

Lee's Summit, MO

Lee's Summit offers a southeast metro comparison for households whose work and daily travel fit that area. Do not assume it is a convenient Fort Leavenworth commute. Compare exact travel, school assignment, property condition and the complete payment for each address.

Kansas-side metro options

Overland Park, KS

Overland Park offers Kansas-side neighborhoods to compare against your household priorities and work destination. State lines affect the property transaction and ownership details, so use Kansas-specific estimates for taxes, insurance and closing costs and verify the school district by address.

A separate city on the Kansas side

Kansas City, KS

Kansas City, Kansas is a different municipality from Kansas City, Missouri. Compare the actual neighborhood, taxing jurisdiction, school district and travel needs for each address. Assess condition, utilities and insurance alongside the purchase price and financing options.

Local PCS Planning

Resources For Your PCS to Kansas City

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

Representative Kansas City homebuying housing illustration for Kansas City military and veteran homebuyers

MILITARY RELOCATION RESOURCES

Fort Leavenworth Newcomer Resources

Confirm reporting, housing and arrival arrangements through official Army resources.

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VA HOME LOAN EDUCATION

Understand Your VA Home Loan

Prepare questions about eligibility, preapproval, appraisal and closing.

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

COMPARE THE REGION

Explore Fort Leavenworth Military Realtors

Compare your actual duty location with the wider metro before narrowing your home search.

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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.

Fort Leavenworth

Compare Fort Leavenworth separately from other Kansas City-area military reporting locations.

PCS to Fort Leavenworth

Our Kansas City military realtors help PCS families plan a move to Fort Leavenworth. Kansas City spans multiple municipalities in Missouri and Kansas. A Fort Leavenworth assignment requires its own route comparison; not every metro neighborhood is a practical daily commute. Confirm your reporting location and use the dedicated Fort Leavenworth guide when comparing homes for that assignment.

Popular Nearby Communities

North Kansas City, MO: Northland metro housing options
Gladstone, MO: Established Northland neighborhoods
Liberty, MO: Northeast metro comparisons
Parkville, MO: Northwest metro neighborhoods
Platte City, MO: Northwest metro and regional access
Lee's Summit, MO: Southeast metro housing options
Overland Park, KS: Kansas-side metro options
Kansas City, KS: A separate city on the Kansas side

Schools & Student Support

Verify the school district and assigned school for the exact property address.
Use the official school liaison and district resources for military transfer and enrollment questions.

Gates & Installation Access

Confirm your assigned gate, reporting location and current access instructions with your sponsor.
Test the complete route during duty-hour travel, including any Missouri River crossing.

On-Base & Off-Base Housing

Contact the Fort Leavenworth Housing Services Office for current off-post housing assistance.
Compare buying, renting and installation housing using your expected assignment length and complete household budget.

In-Processing

Follow the reporting instructions from your gaining command and coordinate arrival with your sponsor.
Review current Army newcomer resources before traveling.

Temporary Lodging & TLE

Check authorized temporary lodging options, availability and unit guidance before booking.
Confirm pet policies, parking and cancellation terms with the lodging provider.

BAH & Cost of Living

Use the official DoD BAH lookup for your year, duty location, pay grade and dependency status.
Compare the complete housing budget with your lender; BAH is not a mortgage approval amount.

Official Planning Resources

Need help comparing communities or planning a home purchase near Fort Leavenworth?

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