Work backward from your dates
Use your reporting and travel timeline to organize housing decisions and closing conversations.
MILITARY & PCS MOVES
New orders.
A practical housing plan.
Bring structure to the housing decisions, deadlines, and questions around your next assignment, whether it is a PCS, a retirement move, or a defense relocation.
Schedule a VA strategy call
A DEFENSE AND AEROSPACE HUB
Colorado Springs is built around military and defense.
40%+of the local economy tied to aerospace and defense
200+space, aerospace, cybersecurity, and defense companies
111,000people employed across the defense and aerospace sector
$10.2B+annual economic impact (2022)
83,348veterans in El Paso County (2020–2024)
Sources: Colorado Springs Chamber & EDC; Military OneSource Fort Carson overview; U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts, El Paso County, Colorado.
INSTALLATIONS IN EL PASO COUNTY
Plan around the places you need to reach.
- Fort Carson
- Peterson Space Force Base
- Schriever Space Force Base
- U.S. Air Force Academy
- NORAD
YOUR PLAN, STEP BY STEP
Clarity before commitment.
Compare your location options
Check access to the places you need to reach and test daily routes when possible.
Coordinate with your lender
If you are exploring VA financing, discuss eligibility, terms, and property requirements with a qualified lender.
Heather brings deep family and military context to the relocation process, as a daughter and wife of career military officers, combined with business-owner discipline and a multigenerational real estate perspective.
Heather Lay · The Heather Collection
BEYOND THE ENTRY-LEVEL LOAN
VA financing as a move-up tool.
VA-backed loans are often treated as a first-time-buyer program. For experienced buyers, VA financing can still be worth comparing, including for move-up purchases.
VA eligibility basics
- Satisfactory credit history
- Sufficient income for the loan
- A valid Certificate of Eligibility (COE)
- Occupancy requirements
This is a general overview only. Work with a VA-experienced lender to confirm your eligibility and loan structure.
EVERY STAGE OF SERVICE
Guidance built around your transition.
The questions change with where you are in your service.
Final-tour strategy
What to consider before buying for a final tour or pre-retirement assignment in Colorado Springs.
VA move-up strategy
Why VA financing can still matter for experienced buyers.
Defense executive relocation
Comparing north-side access, base access, Denver optionality, and long-term resale.
Retirement transition
Buying for the next chapter: maintenance, access, and resale flexibility.
LET’S MAKE A PLAN
Build a real plan, not just a search.
Whatever stage of service or transition you are in, start with a conversation about your dates and priorities.
