In this episode, Nate talks with Carissa Duran, a fifth-generation Nevadan turned honorary Texan who has spent over a decade helping military families find home and stability around Fort Hood, Killeen, Temple, Belton, and Salado. As both an Army Reserve veteran and a military spouse, Carissa brings a rare, firsthand understanding of PCS moves, VA loans, and the challenges of building family life amid constant relocation.

She shares her journey from El Paso to Central Texas, her creative use of 360° home walkthroughs for families moving from overseas, and how her 98% VA-based business helps service members build wealth through homeownership. Carissa also highlights what makes Bell County special—affordable housing, low taxes, easy commutes, and endless outdoor fun—plus a few ghost stories from Salado’s historic Stagecoach Inn.

For Carissa, real estate is about more than transactions; it’s about creating financial freedom and stability for familieslike her own.

💬 Connect with Carissa

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