Real Estate
Expertise and insight to help real estate professionals better serve Veteran and military buyers
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Top 35 Cities for Millennial & Generation Z Veteran HomebuyersYounger veterans and service members are fueling the growth of VA purchase loans nationwide. These 35 cities saw the biggest bump in Millennial and Gen Z buyers in Fiscal Year 2019.
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5 To-Dos Before Listing Your Home for SaleSelling a house is a process. And though it’s tempting to list the home and start marketing it to buyers straight away, that’s probably not the best way to ensure a fast sale that maximizes your investment.
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Our Veteran Homebuyers Are Moving to Less Expensive Areas in 2020
With home prices rising, most of our Veteran homebuyers relocated to less expensive Zip codes or purchased within the same Zip code this year. Nearly half of those who moved to less expensive housing relocated to an entirely new metro area.
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Best Cities for Veterans to Live [Study]Transitioning back into civilian life can be a daunting final mission for Veterans and military families. This year has added an additional layer of stress with COVID-19 being an added factor to consider.
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A Closer Look at the VA Amendment to ContractContracts to purchase homes often come with appraisal contingencies. These protect would-be buyers if the VA appraisal determines the home is worth less than what they agreed to pay.
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A Closer Look at Seller Disclosures on VA LoansWhen a homeowner puts their house on the market, they’ll prepare a packet of disclosures full of important information about the property.
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VA Loans & Age-Restricted CommunitiesHousing communities and developments with age restrictions have been around for decades. These are often gated developments or retirement communities with clubhouses, pools and other communal facilities, and typically at least one person in the household must be at least 55 years old.
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VA Loans & For Sale By Owner (FSBO) HomesNot all buyers will have a real estate agent to market their home. Purchasing a For Sale By Owner (FSBO) property can be an attractive option for many VA home buyers.
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Using a VA Loan for Manufactured Homes or Modular HomesManufactured and modular homes are an attractive option for many VA borrowers, but they often come with hurdles. They will need to meet minimum property requirements and other guidelines specified by the lender. Some lenders may not be willing to finance these homes.
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8 Things to Lookout for During Your Final Walk-ThroughThe last thing you want as a homebuyer is to realize your new home has extensive issues and needs repair. Here are 8 things to look out for when conducting the final walk-through on your home.
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How VA Buyers Can Pay for Appraisal RepairsIt's not uncommon for issues to arise during the VA appraisal process. This doesn't automatically mean the purchase deal will go down the drain. There is flexibility regarding who can pay for these repairs.
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Key Contract Contingencies for VA Buyers to ConsiderContract contingencies are in place to protect prospective VA buyers from the unknown.
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5 Tips for a Great Virtual Home TourVirtual tours are more critical than ever with open houses and in-person home tours on hold across much of the country because of the coronavirus. Here are five tips to help VA buyers get the most from remote showings during this unprecedented homebuying season.
