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Our team of Fort Leonard Wood military Realtors specializes in seamless PCS moves and VA home-buying throughout Fort Leonard Wood and surrounding communities.
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Meet Our Fort Leonard Wood Veteran Realtors
Helping military families PCS to Fort Leonard Wood with trusted local real estate guidance.
Victor Ponce
Broker-Realtor ☆ Army Retired
Missouri: Fort Leonard Wood Bio:Fort Leonard Wood Military Realtor
Victor Ponce is a retired U.S. Army First Sergeant, experienced Missouri real estate broker, and certified Military Relocation Professional serving military members, veterans, and families relocating to and from Fort Leonard Wood.
During his distinguished 25-year Army career, Victor served as a PATRIOT Missile Operator and Maintainer, Platoon Sergeant, Master Trainer, Company First Sergeant, and leader within U.S. Army Recruiting Command. His service included deployments in support of Operation Desert Storm and Operation Desert Falcon, along with the leadership and development of more than 700 Soldiers.
After retiring from the Army, Victor founded Ponce Realty Group, LLC, where he leads a team of real estate professionals and has helped more than 140 families buy and sell homes throughout Missouri. His extensive leadership, negotiation experience, and understanding of military life allow him to provide knowledgeable, mission-focused support throughout every real estate transaction.
Victor is fluent in English and Spanish and has earned multiple professional honors, including the Five Star Professionals Rising Star Award and five consecutive RE/MAX 100% Club Awards. Whether you are PCSing to Fort Leonard Wood, selling before your next assignment, or purchasing a home with a VA loan, Victor provides honest guidance, responsive communication, and dedicated representation from start to closing.
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Why Heroes Prefer Our Fort Leonard Wood Military Realtors
We connect you with veteran and military-spouse Realtors who understand PCS life, VA loans, and what matters most to your family.
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Veteran & Mil-Spouse Realtors
Work with professionals who understand military timelines, transitions, and family priorities.
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VA Home Loan Experience
Navigate VA financing, appraisals, and property requirements with informed local guidance.
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Local Area Knowledge
Compare communities, schools, and commute options throughout Fort Leonard Wood.
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Exclusive Heroes Bonus*
Receive up to 10% of your Realtor’s commission toward eligible closing costs. Restrictions apply.
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Free Marketing Analysis
Review Fort Leonard Wood pricing, market competition, and sale readiness before listing your home.
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Military Homebuyer Support
Plan tours, offers, inspections, and closing around orders and reporting dates.
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Remote PCS Support
Tour homes virtually and coordinate your Fort Leonard Wood move before you arrive.
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Military Home Selling Experts
Prepare, price, and market your home around PCS orders and military timelines.
How PCS JOES Supports Your Fort Leonard Wood Move
Whether you are buying before arrival, selling around PCS orders, or comparing commute options near Fort Leonard Wood, 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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Our vetted VA loan officers provide no-pressure consults & risk-free 2nd opinions.
Matt Elliott
VA Loan Officer
Missouri VA Home Loan Lender Bio:
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VA Loan Support Near Fort Leonard Wood Military Bases
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Contact Matt to discuss VA loan options for your move to Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri.
Bryant Mateus
VA Loan Officer
Missouri VA Home Loan Lender Bio:
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VA Loan Support Near Fort Leonard Wood Military Bases
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Contact Bryant to discuss VA loan options for your move to Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri.
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Popular Communities with Fort Leonard Wood Military Families
From neighborhoods close to base to surrounding communities across the Fort Leonard Wood area, military families have several options when PCSing to Fort Leonard Wood. Our local Fort Leonard Wood military realtors can help you compare commute times, lifestyle, and housing options before your next move.
Closest major off-post community
St. Robert
St. Robert is one of the most convenient off-post communities for Fort Leonard Wood families, with quick access to the installation, shopping, dining, hotels, and everyday services. It is a practical choice for buyers who want to minimize routine travel while staying close to major local amenities.
Established community near base
Waynesville
Waynesville offers established neighborhoods, local schools, historic Route 66 character, and convenient access to Fort Leonard Wood. It is popular with military homebuyers seeking a residential community with nearby shopping, dining, parks, and outdoor recreation.
Rural living north of base
Dixon
Dixon provides a quieter, more rural lifestyle north of Fort Leonard Wood. Buyers may find homes with larger lots, additional privacy, and a slower pace while remaining within commuting distance of the installation.
Small-town living northwest of base
Crocker
Crocker is a small community northwest of Fort Leonard Wood with rural properties, attainable housing options, and a relaxed Ozarks setting. It may appeal to buyers willing to trade a longer commute for additional space and a quieter environment.
Country living south of base
Plato
Plato offers country living south of Fort Leonard Wood and may be convenient for personnel working near the installation’s southern training areas. Buyers often compare Plato when looking for privacy, acreage, and a more rural environment.
More space northwest of base
Richland
Richland offers small-town living, rural homes, and larger properties northwest of Fort Leonard Wood. It can fit military homebuyers seeking additional space, affordability, and access toward the Lake of the Ozarks region.
Regional city northeast of base
Rolla
Rolla is a larger regional community northeast of Fort Leonard Wood with expanded shopping, dining, healthcare, employment, and university-area amenities. The commute is longer, but some military families compare Rolla when broader services and a larger housing market are priorities.
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Fort Leonard Wood On-Post Housing
Fort Leonard Wood on-post housing includes family-friendly neighborhoods managed in partnership with the Army Housing Office. Eligibility, projected availability, wait times, home types, utilities, pet rules, and application timing should be confirmed directly with the housing office before arrival.
Local PCS Planning
Resources For Your PCS to Fort Leonard Wood
Explore trusted VA loan, PCS move, and military homeownership resources for service members, veterans, and military families.
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A step-by-step VA loan and PCS home buying guide designed for active-duty service members and veterans.
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Plan your next PCS with military moving resources, relocation checklists, and Military OneSource planning tools.
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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!
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!!
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.
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Bases Supported by Our Military Realtors in Fort Leonard Wood
Compare housing, schools, arrival resources, and nearby communities for military installations served by our Fort Leonard Wood military realtors.
Fort Leonard Wood
Army PCS planning for housing, schools, gate access, check-in, lodging, and communities near Fort Leonard Wood.
PCS to Fort Leonard Wood
Our Fort Leonard Wood veteran realtors help PCS families compare housing in St. Robert, Waynesville, Dixon, Crocker, Plato, Richland, Rolla, and surrounding Missouri communities. The right fit depends on the gaining organization, expected gate and work location, school needs, housing budget, acreage preferences, and commute tolerance. Confirm current gate, check-in, housing, and lodging procedures with official installation sources before travel.
Popular Nearby Communities
- St. Robert - the closest major off-post community with convenient shopping, dining, hotels, and installation access
- Waynesville - established neighborhoods, schools, Route 66 character, and everyday services near Fort Leonard Wood
- Dixon, Crocker, Plato, and Richland - smaller and more rural options where buyers may find larger lots and additional space
- Rolla - a larger regional city with expanded healthcare, employment, shopping, dining, and university-area amenities
- Fort Leonard Wood on-post housing - family housing that should be compared using current eligibility and waitlist information
Schools & Student Support
- Waynesville R-VI serves Waynesville, St. Robert, and Fort Leonard Wood students and operates elementary facilities on the installation
- Off-post school assignments depend on the residence address and may involve Waynesville, Dixon, Crocker, Plato, Richland, Rolla, or another nearby district
- Verify attendance boundaries directly with the district before signing a lease or purchase contract
- Use the Fort Leonard Wood School Liaison and MilitaryINSTALLATIONS education resources for transition and enrollment questions
Gates & Installation Access
- Visitors without qualifying credentials must follow current Fort Leonard Wood vetting and pass procedures
- The official visitor guidance directs travelers using I-44 to exit 161 and approach the main gate and Visitor Center
- REAL ID-compliant identification or current approved supplemental documentation may be required for installation access
- Review the official visitor-access page immediately before routing movers, guests, or appointments because requirements may change
On-Base & Off-Base Housing
- The Fort Leonard Wood Army Housing Office assists with on-post and off-post housing, lease reviews, landlord-tenant issues, inspections, and relocation counseling
- Fort Leonard Wood Homes manages privatized family housing in partnership with the Army Housing Office
- Ask about eligibility, waitlists, projected availability, bedroom options, pet policies, utilities, deposits, and application timing
- When comparing off-post homes, evaluate total monthly cost, road conditions, acreage maintenance, and the route to the expected work location
In-Processing
- Maintain contact with the sponsor and gaining organization before travel and confirm service-specific reporting instructions
- Active-duty Army personnel are currently directed to Central In/Out Processing in Building 470 during published duty hours
- After-hours reporting varies by service, family status, and organization, so confirm the correct location before arrival
- Carry orders and amendments, identification, travel paperwork, personnel records, and required family documentation
Temporary Lodging & TLE
- The Fort Leonard Wood Lodging Office is located in Candlewood Suites, Building 2020, and is listed as operating 24 hours
- Reserve early and confirm availability, pet policies, room type, cancellation rules, and documentation required for the official rate
- Keep confirmations and itemized receipts and coordinate lodging questions with the sponsor or gaining organization
- Confirm current TLE eligibility and reimbursement requirements with the servicing finance office for the member’s orders
BAH & Cost of Living
- Use the official DoD BAH lookup for the current calendar year and the military housing area associated with the duty location
- Rates vary by pay grade and dependency status and are not tied to the cost of a particular home
- Budget for utilities, insurance, deposits, transportation, maintenance, and rural-property systems when applicable
- Compare the expected assignment length and resale or rental plans before treating BAH-supported homeownership as an investment strategy
Official Planning Resources
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