VA & Relocation Buyers: Your Mississippi Playbook (Hattiesburg + Coast)

Serving Those Who Serve

South Mississippi is home to Keesler Air Force Base (Biloxi) and the Naval Construction Battalion Center (Gulfport), making it a hub for military families. If you’re a VA buyer or relocating on PCS orders, here’s your playbook.

VA Loan Basics

• 0% Down Payment: A huge benefit for military families.
  
  
• No PMI: VA loans eliminate costly private mortgage insurance.
  
  
• Competitive Rates: Often better than conventional loans.
  
  

PCS & Relocation Timelines

• Work with an agent who understands tight PCS deadlines.
  
  
• Virtual tours and video walkthroughs can help families choose before arriving.
  
  

Best Neighborhoods Near Bases

• Biloxi: Close to Keesler AFB, family-friendly and affordable.
  
  
• Gulfport: Near Seabee Base with growing communities.
  
  
• Hattiesburg: Many military retirees settle here for affordability and central location.
  
  

Inspections & Insurance

• VA requires thorough appraisals.
  
  
• Flood zones on the coast may impact eligibility—ask your agent for a flood zone check.
  
  

Conclusion

With the right guidance, VA buyers can move smoothly into Hattiesburg or the Gulf Coast.

CTA: Military family? Contact the Odyssea Group for a VA buyer strategy session.

Disclaimer: Loan eligibility must be verified with a licensed VA lender.