Schools
School Zones
Zoning can change year to year, so we check current boundaries with Richmond County School System or Columbia County School District for any specific address rather than rely on outdated ratings.
Military Relocation & VA Home Buying
Mission-ready real estate
for Fort Gordon families.
PCS orders don't wait, and neither do we. The Wright Team is a veteran-led group helping service members and their families relocate to Augusta — often before they've ever set foot on post.
Veteran-Led
Team members with direct military experience
Fort Gordon
Our primary military installation focus
VA Loan Guidance
Coordinated closely with VA-approved lenders
BHGRE Executive Partners
Full brokerage support behind every move
Why It Matters
We understand PCS because we've lived it.
Between report dates, leave schedules, BAH, and VA entitlements, a military move carries a different kind of pressure than a typical relocation. Our team includes U.S. Army veterans, so PCS logistics aren't something we studied — they're something we've been through.
- Commute-time context for Fort Gordon built into every neighborhood conversation
- Search guidance built around your BAH and target monthly payment
- Coordination with PCS timelines and house-hunting trip schedules
- Referrals to VA-approved lenders and military-familiar inspectors
Plan Ahead
A general PCS timeline.
Every move is different — but this is the shape most PCS timelines follow. We'll help you fill in the specifics.
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12+ weeks before your report date
Request or confirm your orders, start researching neighborhoods, and reach out so we can begin a custom home search or listing plan.
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6-8 weeks before
Get pre-approved if buying, schedule a house-hunting trip if possible, and begin narrowing your target neighborhoods.
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4 weeks before
Finalize offers or listing prep, schedule your household goods pickup with your transportation office, and start your address-change checklist.
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Moving week
Household goods pickup, final walkthroughs, and travel to your new duty station.
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Arrival
Temporary lodging if needed, closing or move-in day, and installation in-processing — see our full Arrival Guide below.
VA Loans, Demystified
Your VA benefit, put to work.
We coordinate every step alongside VA-approved lenders so your entitlement is used with confidence.
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Confirm your entitlement.
A VA-approved lender pulls your Certificate of Eligibility so you know exactly what you qualify for.
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Search with real numbers.
We build your search around your BAH, funding fee, and target monthly payment — not guesswork.
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Navigate the VA appraisal.
We prepare sellers and buyers alike for VA Minimum Property Requirements, so appraisal surprises don't derail your closing timeline.
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Close on your schedule.
We build closing timelines around report dates and household goods delivery wherever possible.
Housing Allowance
Understanding your BAH.
Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) helps offset the cost of off-post housing, and it varies by rank, dependency status, and duty station ZIP code. Because rates update annually, we don't publish specific figures here — instead, we point every client to the official Department of Defense calculator, then help translate that number into a realistic home search budget.
Official DoD BAH Rate LookupLife Near Fort Gordon
Choosing the right neighborhood starts with the right commute.
Fort Gordon families often prioritize commute time, school zones, and neighborhood amenities differently than the average buyer. We factor that into every conversation.
- Grovetown & Evans
Newer construction and Columbia County schools, generally a convenient commute to post.
- Martinez
Established neighborhoods with mature landscaping and quick access to Washington Rd.
- South Augusta
Value-focused options, often among the closer commutes to post.
- North Augusta, SC
Riverfront lifestyle with a short bridge crossing into downtown Augusta.
Exact commute times vary by address and gate — ask us for a real drive-time comparison on any home you're considering.
Explore All CommunitiesGetting Settled
Schools & utilities.
Two of the most common PCS questions — handled honestly rather than guessed at.
Utilities
Setting Up Service
Electric service in the area is typically through Georgia Power; water, sewer, gas, and trash providers vary by address. We'll send you the current provider list for any home you're considering.
Arrival Guide
Your first 30 days in Augusta.
A general checklist for settling in once you've arrived.
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Complete installation in-processing.
Follow Fort Gordon's current in-processing requirements — check with your gaining unit for the latest schedule.
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Register your vehicle & update your license.
Check current Georgia Department of Driver Services requirements and timelines for new residents, including any military-specific exceptions.
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Set up utilities & internet.
Use the provider list for your new address to get electric, water, gas, and internet connected before move-in day.
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Enroll in schools, if applicable.
Confirm your school zone and reach out to the district directly for enrollment requirements and timelines.
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Find a Tricare provider.
Confirm your Tricare network and options for a local primary care provider.
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Explore the neighborhood.
Take time to find your grocery store, gym, and go-to spots — it makes a new area feel like home faster.
Free Download
The Fort Gordon PCS Checklist.
A printable, general-purpose checklist covering the PCS timeline above — from receiving orders to your first 30 days in Augusta.
Download the PCS Checklist (PDF)Military Relocation FAQ
Answers before you ask.
As soon as you have orders in hand — even a draft. Starting early gives us time to set up a custom search, connect you with a VA-savvy lender, and plan a house-hunting trip that actually works with your leave schedule.
Yes. We regularly work with clients who haven't set foot in Augusta until move-in day, using video walkthroughs and honest neighborhood briefings so you can shop with confidence from anywhere.
VA financing is a core focus for our team. We coordinate closely with VA-approved lenders on eligibility, funding fees, appraisal requirements, and timelines.
It happens more than you'd think. We build flexibility into offers and closing timelines where possible, and help you navigate lease-back options or extended closings if your report date shifts.
Use the Department of Defense's official BAH Rate Lookup tool — rates update annually and vary by rank, dependency status, and duty station ZIP code, so we always point clients to the official source rather than publish figures that can go stale.
School zone boundaries can shift year to year, so rather than publish ratings that may be outdated, we pull current zoning directly from Richmond County School System or Columbia County School District for any specific property you're considering.
Yes — many of our military clients work with us on both ends of a move. We understand the urgency of PCS timelines and build a selling strategy designed around your next report date.
A Recent Client
Amazing team!!! From start to finish Tony and Bobby exemplified professionalism and care towards my family and everyone else that I have witnessed first hand when buying a home with Keystone. Thank you Keystone for my amazing home and a special thank you to all staff involved behind the scenes to make my family dream home a reality. I highly recommend this company to friends and family, especially my military colleagues please see Keystone builders for the best home buying experience in the CSRA!
Orders in Hand?
Let's build your PCS plan today.
Tell us your report date and priorities — we'll take it from there.