We’ve guided hundreds of service members through their PCS moves—from first call to final keys. Use this quick checklist to stay on track, avoid delays, and make your next move smooth.

PCS to Luke AFB Home-Buying Checklist

Your next assignment shouldn’t come with housing stress. Here’s the mission-ready plan CalzaCo uses to help military families buy and close with confidence.

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Once your PCS orders are official, lock in your timeline and start your pre-approval.

✅ Verify report-by date and leave window

✅ Connect with a VA-experienced lender

✅ Review BAH and travel entitlements

✅ Set your target price range

Step 1 : Confirm Orders + Budget

We’ll connect you with VA lenders who understand
fast-track closings and UNIQUE CHALLENGES remote buyers ENCOUNTER.

We’ll connect you with VA lenders who understand fast-track closings and UNIQUE CHALLENGES remote buyers ENCOUNTER.

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Step 2 : Choose Where to Land

Luke AFB families often settle in:

  • Goodyear: New growth + community amenities
  • Litchfield Park: Close commute + popular schools
  • Surprise: Family-friendly + varied price points
  • Buckeye: Larger lots + new growth
  • Avondale: Easy commute + community amenities
  • Waddell: Hiking trails + new schools
  • Wittmann: Country living + new growth

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We’ll HELP YOU MAP COMMUTE TIMES, GET SCHOOL ZONE INFO, UNDERSTAND RESALE POTENTIAL, AND AREA GROWTH TO FIND YOUR BEST FIT.

EXPLORE LUKE AFB AREA HOMES

We’ll HELP YOU MAP COMMUTE TIMES, GET SCHOOL ZONE INFO, UNDERSTAND RESALE POTENTIAL, AND AREA GROWTH TO FIND YOUR BEST FIT.

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EXPLORE LUKE AFB AREA HOMES

Step 3 : Get Mission-Ready to Shop

With pre-approval in hand:

✅ Save listings that meet VA standards

✅ Schedule virtual or in-person tours

✅ Line up inspection partners early

Speed is everything:
Luke AFB closings often happen in 27–45 days. We coordinate lender, title, and seller communication to keep you on YOUR schedule.

Speed is everything:
Luke AFB closings often happen in 27–45 days. We coordinate lender, title, and seller communication to keep you on YOUR schedule.

Download the full PCS to Luke AFB Checklist—your step-by-step guide to moving prep, VA loan timelines, packing, spouse employment, and base resources.

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Once you’re under contract:

1️⃣ VA appraisal (10–14 days)

2️⃣ Repairs negotiated fast

3️⃣ Title + loan processing

4️⃣ Final walkthrough → keys in hand

Step 4 : From Contract to Closing

We track every milestone so you can focus on your orders and your family.

We track every milestone so you can focus on your orders and your family.

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Ready for a PCS Plan Built Around Your Timeline?

Every move is different. We’ll build your PCS plan around your orders, base arrival, and lender timeline—so you can land with clarity and confidence.

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