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Gallery Realty, Inc.
Military Relocation · Naval Station Great Lakes
PCSing to Great Lakes? Gallery Realty Inc. is based in Waukegan, just north of the base, and our Managing Broker Courtney S. Caraway and broker Shelly Wroten both hold the Military Relocation Professional (MRP) certification. We help service members, veterans and military families buy, sell and rent around Naval Station Great Lakes and North Chicago, often before you even arrive.
Talk to an MRP AgentHomes Near BaseBase facts from Naval Station Great Lakes (cnic.navy.mil). Market figures from MRED MLS data, single-family homes, October 2026.
Life at Great Lakes
Naval Station Great Lakes sits on the Lake Michigan shoreline in North Chicago, in Lake County, about 35 miles north of downtown Chicago. It is home to Recruit Training Command, the Navy’s only boot camp, and a long list of training commands.
Why an MRP agent?
The Military Relocation Professional certification from the National Association of REALTORS® focuses on the needs of active-duty service members, veterans and their families: PCS timelines, VA financing, BAH budgeting and buying from a distance.
Courtney and Shelly can tour homes for you by video, coordinate inspections and the VA appraisal, and line up closing with your report date.
Start My PCS PlanHomes near base
Months of supply shows how fast homes are selling: under six months favors sellers, so be ready to act quickly.
Home of the base itself, with many homes a short drive from the gates and some of the most affordable prices in Lake County.
View homes »1.4 mo supplyBorders the base to the south: a small village with a historic downtown, a Lake Michigan beach and quiet residential streets.
View homes »1.4 mo supplyJust north of North Chicago. The Lake County seat, with a harbor, beach, historic neighborhoods and homes at many price points.
View homes »1.4 mo supplyWest of the base along I-94, with newer subdivisions, townhomes, Six Flags Great America and Gurnee Mills.
View homes »1.8 mo supplyA quiet village north of Waukegan known for roomy lots and affordable single-family homes.
View homes »1.7 mo supplyA lakefront community next to Illinois Beach State Park, with some of the lowest home prices on the North Shore.
View homes »Military Tool Kit
Official resources we recommend to every military family moving to or from Great Lakes.
Look up your Basic Allowance for Housing by duty ZIP code, pay grade and dependency status.
Defense Travel Management Office »Eligibility, loan types and how the VA home loan guaranty works.
VA.gov »Request the COE your lender needs to confirm VA loan eligibility.
VA.gov »Build a personalized PCS checklist and moving timeline.
Military OneSource »The installation’s official site: gate hours, news and base services.
cnic.navy.mil »On-base and privatized family housing through the Navy Housing Service Center.
Navy Housing »Directory of programs, services and points of contact on base.
Military OneSource »Free 24/7 support for service members and families, including relocation help.
militaryonesource.mil »Your rights under the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act, including lease termination with PCS orders.
U.S. Department of Justice »State benefits for Illinois veterans and their families.
Illinois DVA »Get pre-approved early so your offer is ready the day you find the right home.
Our preferred lender »PCSing out? See what your Lake County home could sell for, or ask us about renting it.
Free valuation »VA loans
A VA loan is a mortgage from a private lender that is backed by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. It is one of the most valuable benefits you have earned.
General information only. Talk with a VA-approved lender about your specific situation.
PCS checklist
A simple plan we walk every military family through, from orders in hand to keys in hand.
Good to know
Gallery Realty Inc. is not affiliated with or endorsed by the U.S. Navy, the Department of Defense or the Department of Veterans Affairs. Links to official resources are provided for convenience.
Let’s make your move to Great Lakes the easiest part of your PCS. Call 847-672-8481 or send us a message.
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