Real Estate
Expertise and insight to help real estate professionals better serve Veteran and military buyers
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VA Loan Certificate of Eligibility (COE): Why It's Important and How to Get OneYour Certificate of Eligibility (COE) verifies you meet the military service requirements for a VA loan. However, not everyone knows there are multiple ways to obtain your COE – some easier than others.
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VA Loans and Credit Score Minimums: Requirements Buyers Need to KnowCredit score requirements vary by lender. However, most lenders have similar criteria. Let's look at the minimum credit score for a VA loan and what lenders typically expect.
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Fastest Growing Cities for VA Homebuying & Refinance Halfway Through FY 2021Midway through Fiscal Year 2021, the VA loan program is on pace to blow past last year's record-setting 1.2 million loans. See which cities are seeing the most growth compared to last year.
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Challenging a Low VA Appraisal with the VA Tidewater Appraisal Process or a Reconsideration of ValueA low VA appraisal doesn't mean the end of the road. VA buyers can appeal a low VA appraisal through VA Tidewater or a Reconsideration of Value (ROV).
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VA Loan Down Payment RequirementsIn this article, we explore the VA loan down payment requirements. In most instances, Veterans do not need a down payment, but in some cases, it's required. Let's take a closer look.
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8 Things You Must Know About VA AppraisalsVA appraisers use Minimum Property Requirements (MPRs) to evaluate your future home, and VA appraisals are different from home inspections. Before choosing a home, make sure you know MPR criteria. -
Earnest Money Deposits: Everything You Need To KnowWhen you're ready to make an offer, typically, the best way to show you're serious is by including earnest money. Below we detail what earnest money is, how to get it back, and what you need to know about contingency agreements.
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Buying Again? How to Save Big With a Veterans United Realty AgentVA-savvy real estate agents can make a huge difference, even for repeat homebuyers.
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Millennials Making Waves: Top Cities for Millennial Veteran Purchase & Refinance Midway Through FY 2021Younger Veterans and service members continue to have an outsized impact on VA lending. Here's a look at cities where they're making a difference during what looks like another record year.
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Renting Out Your Home and Buying Again: 5 Key Things to KnowMany Veterans find interest in renting out their home current home and purchasing a new one.
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9 Low-Cost, High-Impact Landscaping TipsHaving a manicured yard looks good to any homebuyer. Here are some of the best low-cost, high-reward landscaping tips to sell your home fast. -
7 Tips for Staging Your Home to Sell FastEverybody wants their home to sell quickly. Follow these seven home staging tips to help you have a speedy sale. -
6 Ways to Boost the Value of Your HomeCertain renovations can have a positive impact on the value of your home. Here is six common renovations that can have a solid return on investment.
