Military & PCS · Fort Bragg · The Sandhills

Military families moving to and from Fort Bragg deserve a team that's lived it.

Ed, a Colonel in the Army Reserve, and Charity, a military spouse, help military families with every decision: buying on orders, using your VA benefit wisely, and deciding whether the house you leave behind should be sold or kept as a rental.

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Buying on orders

A PCS purchase, without the scramble

Ed and Charity know the timelines, challenges, and emotions that come with a PCS because they've lived them. Here's how a typical PCS purchase runs with us.

  1. Orders in handSend us your report date. We build the calendar backward from it.
  2. Budget from your BAHWe size the payment to your housing allowance, not a lender's maximum.
  3. VA pre-approval and COEWe connect you with VA-experienced lenders and help pull your Certificate of Eligibility.
  4. Tour from anywhereLive video walkthroughs for families still at their current duty station.
  5. Close before you sign inKeys ready when you arrive, with remote signing where the lender allows it.

What does my BAH buy?

A quick estimate for a 0%-down VA purchase.

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Estimate only: 30-year fixed, VA funding fee and HOA not included. Your lender sets the final numbers.
PCSing away?

Every PCS is a decision: sell, or keep it as a rental?

Many military families leave each duty station owning a house. Done well, a few of those houses add up to a retirement portfolio. Done poorly, you end up managing a money-losing rental from 1,000 miles away. Ed runs the numbers with you before you decide.

  • Reuse your VA benefitRemaining entitlement can let you buy at your next station with a VA loan while keeping this one.
  • Buy a 2–4 unit with VALive in one unit, rent the others, and let tenants carry much of the payment.
  • Plan the exitRent-ready prep, property management referrals, and timing a sale around tax rules your CPA confirms.

Rent it or sell it?

Monthly cash flow if you keep the home as a rental.

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About us

Ed and Charity Freeman

Ed Freeman

Ed Freeman

REALTOR® · Colonel, U.S. Army Reserve

Ed brings a strong foundation of leadership, discipline, and service to every interaction. As a Colonel in the United States Army Reserves, he understands the importance of integrity, attention to detail, and clear communication. With firsthand military experience and a deep understanding of PCS relocations, Ed is especially equipped to help military families transitioning to and from the Fort Bragg area.

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Charity Freeman

Charity Freeman

REALTOR®

With previous experience as a real estate broker in Kentucky and 22 years as a special education teacher, Charity brings real estate knowledge, patience, communication, and a genuine desire to help others. As a military spouse, she understands the changes, transitions, and new beginnings that come with military life, and helps clients feel confident and supported from the first conversation through closing and beyond.

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The Freeman Group is a team with Atlas Real Estate Partners.Every transaction is backed by Atlas's brokerage, resources, and local market expertise. Visit Atlas →
Contact

Talk to Us directly

Buying, selling, investing, or moving on orders? Tell us what you're planning and when. We answer personally, usually the same day.

Ed: 910-710-8821 · EdFreeman@thefreemangroup.homes
Charity: 910-800-7767 · CharityFreeman@thefreemangroup.homes

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