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Jessica MackraelColdwell Banker
Realty
Military Relocation

PCS with confidence.

A Military Relocation Professional (MRP) serving families moving to Eglin AFB, Hurlburt Field, and Duke Field — even when you can't be here in person.

Why It Matters

Military moves aren't ordinary moves.

Compressed timelines. Buying sight-unseen from another duty station. VA loan requirements, BAH math, and the question of whether to buy or rent for a three-year tour. Jessica holds the National Association of Realtors' Military Relocation Professional (MRP) designation and lives minutes from Eglin's gates — this is a market she serves every single week.

How Jessica Helps

Built for the PCS timeline.

  • Remote home tours — live video walkthroughs and honest assessments when you're stationed elsewhere.
  • VA loan fluency — lenders, appraisals, and requirements handled without surprises.
  • Base-aware guidance — commute times to Eglin, Hurlburt, and Duke Field from every neighborhood.
  • School & community intel — Niceville, Crestview, Navarre, and Fort Walton options for every family.
  • Tight-timeline closings — coordinated to your report date, not the market's convenience.
  • Sell-side PCS support — leaving? Your home marketed and closed after you've already gone.
Popular With Military Families

Where base families love to live.

Niceville

Ten minutes to Eglin's east gate, A-rated schools, bayside living.

Closest to Eglin

Fort Walton Beach

Best value near Hurlburt Field, with beaches on your days off.

Near Hurlburt

Crestview & Navarre

More house for the BAH, with straightforward commutes.

Space & Value
Area Guides

Drive times, prices and schools, town by town.

Living Near Eglin AFB

Which town is closest to which gate, with drive times checked on Google Maps.

PCS Guide

Living Near Hurlburt Field

Mary Esther, Fort Walton Beach, Wright and Navarre compared.

PCS Guide

Crestview Guide

Drive times, recent prices and schools in Okaloosa County's largest city.

Area Guide

Niceville vs. Crestview

The two towns side by side, with a clear pick for each buyer.

Side by Side
Military Housing Tool

What can your BAH buy?

Select your rank and dependency status to see your 2026 Basic Allowance for Housing for the Fort Walton Beach area — and the estimated home price range it supports with VA financing.

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Monthly BAH
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Talk to Jessica

Estimates assume VA loan financing with no down payment, 6.5% 30-year fixed rate, and budget allocations for property taxes (~1.1%), homeowner's insurance (~0.9%), and HOA. Rates are 2026 DoD estimates for the Fort Walton Beach MHA. Actual purchasing power depends on credit, lender terms, and market conditions. This is not a loan commitment.

Orders in Hand?

Call before you PCS.

The earlier Jessica joins your timeline, the smoother your move — even months out.

Call or Text 850.687.9888 Send Your Timeline