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WPAFB relocation · Eric Dixon · Howard Hanna
PCSing to or from Wright-Patt?
You have orders and a report date. Eric works backward from that date, whether you’re arriving at Wright-Patterson or heading to your next duty station.
Free PCS plan
Orders in hand? Get a 15-minute PCS plan call.
Send your report date and Eric will text you a PCS checklist and set up a short video call to map out towns, timing and budget.
- Live video toursEric walks the house on video when you can't be here yet.
- VA loan experienceConnected with lenders who close VA loans regularly.
- Sign from anywhereOffers and most paperwork signed electronically.
The PCS timeline
Built around your report date.
Most military buyers and sellers here have a fixed date and limited house-hunting leave. Here's how Eric keeps the move on schedule.
- Housing allowance (BAH) for Wright-Patterson is set by the Defense Department each year. Use the official BAH lookup with ZIP 45433.
- VA loans can allow 0% down with no monthly mortgage insurance for eligible service members and veterans. A funding fee may apply.
- Send Eric your report dateHe builds the house hunt backward from it.
- Get pre-approvedIncluding VA loan options and your BAH in the math.
- Pick towns by commuteUse the drive-time table below to narrow it down.
- Tour in person or by videoEric walks the house live and shows you what photos hide.
- Offer, inspection, appraisalHandled remotely if you're still at your old base.
- Close and get your keysTimed to your arrival as closely as possible.
- Tell Eric your new report dateThe listing plan starts from that date.
- Price it right the first timeAn honest number and a short prep list.
- Photos and video walkthroughSo out-of-town buyers can shop it too.
- List on your timelineBefore you leave, or after, with Eric as your eyes here.
- Review offers from anywhereEric explains each one by phone and you sign online.
- Close without flying backRemote signing or a mobile notary where allowed.
Commute
Drive times to the base.
Typical drive times without traffic. Eric can map your exact route from any home you're considering.
| Town | To WPAFB | Gate | To downtown Dayton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Xenia | 20–25 min · 12 mi | Gate 12A | about 25 min · 15 mi |
| Beavercreek | about 15 min · 7 mi | Gate 12A | about 15 min · 9 mi |
| Fairborn | 5–10 min · 2–3 mi | Gate 12A | about 20 min · 12 mi |
| Bellbrook | about 25 min · 15 mi | Gate 12A | about 25 min · 12 mi |
| Centerville | about 25 min · 16–17 mi | Gate 12A | about 20 min · 10 mi |
| Kettering | 20–25 min · 14 mi | Gate 12A | 10–15 min · 5 mi |
| Springboro | 30–35 min · 25 mi | Gate 12A | about 25 min · 16 mi |
PCS Match
Leaving Wright-Patt? Coming in? Get matched early.
Families with orders out tell Eric when they plan to sell. Families with orders in get first look before those homes hit the market. Both sides save time, and sometimes a showing trip.
Sponsoring someone?
Send them this page.
The first question every incoming family asks their sponsor is where to live. This page has the commute times, towns, the PCS checklist and PCS Match in one place.
- Drive times to Gate 12A from seven towns
- A PCS checklist for the house side of the move
- PCS Match for early access to homes
- A free 15-minute PCS plan call with Eric
PCS checklist
The house side of your move.
Check things off as you go. This list only covers the home; your installation's relocation office covers the rest.
Clients
Military families and movers.
Eric was a breath of fresh air with the home selling and buying process. He always checked in on us as well as maintained communication between all parties involved. He ensured our needs were met and stayed very involved! I highly recommend his services especially if you are active or retired military!
Eric has been a godsend for me and my wife in this journey. He has been a wealth of information and help throughout the process of not only selling our existing home but purchasing our new one as well. We will highly recommend him to any of our family or friends in the house market.
Eric Dixon and the entire team that he works with and I dealt with, was completely amazing, highly knowledgeable and so helpful throughout the entire process. I would recommend him any given day. Hands down! He made the home buying process so easy and I felt confident each step of the way! If I could give ten stars I would! Thank you Eric!
