Military Families on the Emerald Coast. We Have Been Where You Are.
65+ years combined military service. Hundreds of families helped. We handle everything so you can focus on the mission.
Levin Rinke Realty | Pensacola | Gulf Breeze | Navarre | Milton | Pace | Fort Walton Beach | Perdido Key
We Are Not Just Realtors. We Are Veterans.
We are Caleb Drake and Aaron Howard with The BE More Group at Levin Rinke Realty. Between us, our team has 65+ years of combined military service, including prior active duty Air Force Special Operations.
We have lived through PCS moves. We understand the chaos of tight timelines, the stress of trying to find a home while you are still working 12-hour days at your current duty station, and the pressure of making the right call for your family with limited information.
When you work with us, you are not explaining what BAH is. You are not teaching your agent what a PCS timeline looks like. We already know. We have been the family making that move.
We specialize in helping military families buy and sell homes on the Emerald Coast. NAS Pensacola. Eglin AFB. Hurlburt Field. Whiting Field. If you have orders here or you are PCSing out, this is what we do.
What We Help With
Tap any card to see how we handle it. The specific situations we work through every week with military families.
The Emerald Coast. We Know Every Neighborhood.
Where we work, and what we tell families about each area.
Gulf Breeze
Great schools, 15 minutes to NAS Pensacola, beach and bay access. The top pick for military families who prioritize school quality and a short commute.
Navarre
More house for your BAH. Short commute to Hurlburt Field and Eglin. Newer construction, bigger yards, lower cost of living.
Pace and Milton
More land, more space, great for growing families. Strong value and room to breathe.
Pensacola
Culture, restaurants, nightlife, quick base access. City living with all the amenities.
Fort Walton Beach
Close to Eglin and Hurlburt. Solid inventory, active community, easy beach access.
Perdido Key
Beach lifestyle and investment potential. Ideal if you want waterfront living or a property that generates rental income.
How Working With Us Works
You Reach Out
Fill out the form or call us. Tell us where you are, when your orders start, and what you are looking for. No pressure, just a conversation.
We Build Your Plan
We run your numbers, match you with the right neighborhoods, connect you with VA-experienced lenders, and build a timeline that fits your PCS schedule.
We Handle Everything
From pre-approval to closing day, we manage the entire process. You focus on your job. We focus on getting you home.
Get Your Custom Game Plan
A 20-minute call with our team. We map your timeline, run your numbers, and tell you exactly what to do next. No pressure. No fluff.
- Personalized PCS timeline
- VA loan & BAH breakdown
- Neighborhood shortlist
Free. No obligation. Built for military families.
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What Clients Are Saying
“Hands down the best realtor I've ever worked with. Caleb's focused marketing approach guaranteed multiple offers in a tough market, and his knowledge of the VA Loan Assumption process was pivotal in selling to the right buyer.”
“Caleb did an outstanding job guiding me through buying my first home. He communicated clearly, broke things down when I felt uncertain, and gave honest, thoughtful advice every step of the way.”
“Caleb helped us land an investment property that is killing it with cashflow now. Couldn't have asked for a better experience.”
Common Questions
Can I use my VA loan more than once?
Yes. It is called second-tier entitlement. If you bought a home at your last duty station, you can use your VA loan again here. Zero down, no PMI. Even if you still own the first home.
How fast can you close?
With the right lender and the right agent, VA loans close in 30 days routinely. We have closed faster. The key is having someone who knows the process and has relationships with VA-experienced lenders.
What is a VA loan assumption?
When a veteran sells their home, the buyer can take over the existing VA loan, including the interest rate. If the original loan was locked at 3%, the buyer gets that 3% rate. We have closed multiple assumptions this year on both the buyer and seller side.
I am renting near base. Is buying worth it if the payment is higher?
It depends on your situation, but here is how we think about it. Rent builds nothing. A mortgage builds equity. In two or three years when you PCS, you can sell and walk away with $30K to $50K+ depending on the market. Or keep it and rent it out. Renting gives you none of those options.
What if I am deploying or going TDY before I can sell?
We have sold homes for clients who were deployed overseas. Power of attorney, remote signing, virtual notary. We coordinate with your spouse and handle everything on the ground. This is not unusual for us.
Do you help with PCSing out of Pensacola too?
Yes. We specialize in strategic PCS sales. Smart pricing, military-friendly closing timelines, and we will connect you with a trusted agent at your next duty station so both sides are coordinated.
What areas do you cover?
Perdido Key, Pensacola, Gulf Breeze, Milton, Pace, Navarre, and Fort Walton Beach. We serve military families near NAS Pensacola, Eglin AFB, Hurlburt Field, and Whiting Field.