San Diego Military & VA Home Buying Specialist

Helping Service Members Buy, Sell, and PCS with Confidence

San Diego is home to one of the largest military communities in the country. Buying or selling here comes with unique challenges — PCS timelines, BAH considerations, VA loan guidelines, and competitive offers.

Tamara Krause of Century 21 Affiliated specializes in helping active-duty service members, veterans, and military families navigate the San Diego real estate market with clarity and strategy. With over 20 years of experience,she combines elite performance with hands-on guidance tailored specifically to military clients.

Why Military Families Choose Tamara

✔ Certified Military Relocation Professional (MRP)
Tamara understands PCS timelines, deployment schedules, and the urgency that military families face.

✔ VA Loan Expertise
From zero-down purchases to entitlement reuse and VA appraisal navigation, she knows how to structure strong, competitive VA offers — even in multiple-offer situations.

✔ Knowledge of San Diego Military Installations
Serving families connected to:
• Naval Base San Diego (32nd Street)
• MCAS Miramar
• Naval Base Coronado
• Naval Base Point Loma
• Camp Pendleton

✔ Strong Negotiation & Strategy
Tamara protects her clients’ bottom line while keeping transactions smooth and on schedule.

Proven Results. Recognized Excellence.

Tamara is a multi-year CENTURION, DOUBLE CENTURION, and GRAND CENTURION award recipient and has been recognized as:

• San Diego Magazine 5-Star Agent
• Top 100 Most Influential Realtors in San Diego
• SDAR Gold & Platinum Recognition of Excellence Award Winner
• Pacesetter Platinum Award Recipient

As part of Century 21 Affiliated — ranked #1 in the world — Tamara delivers both global reach and local expertise.

Specialized Support for Every Move

✦ Military & Veterans

• PCS relocation planning
• VA loan guidance
• BAH consultation
• Base & neighborhood matching

✦ Home Sellers

• Strategic pricing plans
• High-impact marketing
• Equity analysis
• Maximum return strategies

✦ Move-Up Buyers

• Sell-and-buy coordination
• Equity leveraging strategies
• Upgrade planning

Tamara is also Cartus and SIRVA Relocation Certified and works with Navy Federal Realty Plus and major relocation networks. Her approach is personal, responsive, and focused on creating a smooth, worry-free experience.

Beyond real estate, she is a proud San Diego community member, mother of two daughters, and active pickleball enthusiast — bringing energy, honesty, and genuine care to every client relationship.

Planning a PCS or VA Home Purchase in San Diego?

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