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How a Home Inspection Differs from the VA Appraisal

When buyers first start exploring VA home loan options, terms like “VA appraisal” and “professional home inspection” can understandably become muddled. Let’s clear the confusion. The VA appraisal and a professional inspection vary radically, and each hold crucial benefits for military buyers. Before buying a home with your VA loan benefits, make sure you understand [...]

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The VA Appraisal and Electrical Systems: What Is Required?

Are you wondering how your VA appraiser will feel about exposed wires, a sparking fuse box or knob-and-tube wiring? Ponder no more. Let’s talk about the electrical portion of the VA appraisal.

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4 VA Appraisal Dealbreakers (and How to Handle Them)

Let’s be honest: The VA appraisal has a reputation of being problematic. But it doesn’t have to be. With a little knowledge and a watchful eye, you can help guide your buyers to properties that will easily meet the VA’s Minimum Property Requirements. Boost your VA appraisal know-how with a review of four big VA [...]

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14 VA Appraisal Basics for Agents

Any good agent knows that an appraisal can make or break a real estate transaction. As a military-friendly real estate agent, it’s certainly in your best interest to be familiar with VA appraisal guidelines. All properties financed through a VA loan must undergo a VA appraisal and meet VA Minimum Property Requirements (MPRs). Some MPRs [...]

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Jessi Hall is a former real estate broker and investment property manager. She previously worked as a reporter for two Missouri newspapers, and is passionate about providing helpful information to new homebuyers and real estate professionals alike. Jessi currently writes about real estate, VA loans and homeownership for Veterans United Home Loans.


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