Real Estate
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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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Study: VA Funding Fee Increases Expected to Push Nearly 370,000 Veterans Out of the Housing MarketThe VA loan program generates billions of dollars in economic value for military families, communities and U.S. GDP every year. This groundbreaking study shows how recent and future increases to the program’s guaranty fee will harm all three.
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How to Challenge a Low VA Appraisal Value: The Reconsideration of ValueVA buyers can appeal a low VA appraisal either through the Tidewater Initiative or after the appraisal is submitted via a Reconsideration of Value process.
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VA Loans and Credit Score Minimums: What All Buyers Need to KnowMost lenders are guided by credit score minimums. For VA home loans, VA lenders look for a score of 620 or higher, but potential VA borrowers with low credit may still be able to obtain a VA loan. Check out this list of credit score requirements for VA loans, FHA loans, USDA loans and conventional loans.
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4 Reasons Buying a Home Now is Great for Your FamilyHomeowners have the luxury of building a lasting base for their families. Here are 4 other reasons buying a home is great for families. -
How Tough is the VA Appraisal? 3 Factors to ConsiderVA appraisals can be influenced by Minimum Property Requirement guidelines, your appraiser and your lender. Here's how to breeze through any VA appraisal. -
14 VA Appraisal Basics for AgentsA military-friendly agent knows the VA appraisal can make or break a real estate transaction. Make sure you understand the VA’s Minimum Property Requirements. -
VA Loan Eligibility Basics for AgentsGuiding your military buyers through the VA loan process can save them money in the long run. Learn about VA loan preapproval and eligibility guidelines. -
VA Loans and Lead Paint: What You Need to KnowThe VA requires lead-based paint to be properly treated or removed from a home. Learn about VA home loan appraisals, safety and lead paint to protect yourself and your family from poisoning. -
Sink or Swim? Using a VA Loan to Purchase a Home With a PoolYou can use a VA loan to buy a home with a pool. The VA's Minimum Property Requirements have no restrictions on pools except they must be safe, structurally sound and sanitary. -
4 Exterior Problems That Will Halt Any VA AppraisalWondering if a home will meet VA appraisal standards? Use our quick, 4-item checklist to determine if your property will meet the major VA MPRs. -
How a Home Inspection Differs from the VA AppraisalHome inspections and VA appraisals overlap but serve very different purposes. Let's look at how home inspections differ from VA appraisals. -
5 Red Hot Tips For the Green AgentHow can new real estate agents get off to a good start? Realize that real estate is a field for the self-motivated crowd (but don't forget to rest)! -
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