Real Estate
Expertise and insight to help real estate professionals better serve Veteran and military buyers
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Top 30 Cities for Millennial Veterans by VA Loan GrowthMillennial Veterans and service members have been ahead of the homebuying curve, in large part because of their hard-earned VA loan benefit. See how this segment has trended over the past 3 years.
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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)! -
5 Tips to Get Your Next VA Purchase Offer AcceptedVA purchase offers can catch sellers off guard. Keep your VA buyers on track with 5 tips for getting your next VA home loan purchase offer accepted. -
3 ‘S’-Words That Will Make or Break a VA AppraisalThe VA appraisal boils down to 3 "S's": a home must be safe, sanitary, and structurally sound. But how will the VA appraiser determine that? -
4 Misconceptions About Working as a Real Estate AgentIf you're considering a career in real estate, let's clear up a few questions about working as a real estate agent including the schedule of and training needed for the job. -
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