Buying or selling a home is never simple—but when you’re a military family constantly on the move, it can feel downright overwhelming. In this episode, MilSpouse In the House host Christie Nix sits down with Grant Vermeer, a Navy veteran turned real estate expert, to talk about what military families need to know before their next PCS move.

From avoiding costly real estate mistakes to deciding whether buying is really worth it at every duty station, this episode is your insider guide to smarter, less stressful military homeownership.

In This Episode

Topics Covered:

• The real cost of clicking “Contact Agent” on Zillow or Redfin
• How to spot a qualified real estate agent (and avoid the fakes)
• Whether military families should buy or rent at every PCS
• The top mistakes service members make when buying or selling
• What to expect when transitioning from service member to spouse
• How The Vermeer Group connects military families with trusted agents

Military Spouse News & Benefits Update

• Government Shutdown Update: Pentagon taps $8 billion in funds to ensure mid-month paychecks for service members.
• TRICARE Delays: Families could face processing backlogs due to the shutdown.
• TRICARE Open Season: November 10 – December 9. Enroll or make changes to your plan and check out the new DOD Healthcare Flexible Spending Account option.
• More Resources: Visit MilSpouses.com for updates and a guide on solo parenting during deployment.

Key Takeaways

• Take homebuying seriously. It’s one of the biggest financial and emotional decisions you’ll make—treat it with the attention it deserves.
• Have a plan—and think it through. Every choice matters: where you live, the home you buy, and the agent you trust. Understand the long-term impact of each decision.
• Leverage the experts. Don’t go it alone. A knowledgeable real estate agent can be your boots on the ground—especially in an unfamiliar area.

Guest Spotlight: Grant Vermeer

• Who He Is: Navy veteran, active-duty military spouse, and founder of The Vermeer Group, helping military families find trustworthy real estate teams nationwide.
• Connect: thevermeergroup.com | Instagram: @thevermeergroup

Sponsored by TalkSpace

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