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Article Archives - Future Homeowners
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You’ve Earned It: Housing Grants Can Help Disabled VeteransThe VA has three federal grant programs that allow veterans with certain service-connected disabilities to purchase or modify a home adapted to fit their unique needs.
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Full List of Property Tax Exemptions By StateMost states offer disabled veterans a property tax exemption, which can save veterans thousands each year depending on state and disability percentage.
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FHFA Strives to Protect Veterans From Eminent DomainThe eminent domain dispute is boiling over in some areas. See what this dilemma means for VA borrowers today, and VA borrowers down the road.
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5 Ways For VA Homeowners to Find Relief After a Natural DisasterFires, hurricanes and other natural disasters can ruin property, but can they hurt your credit if you're a VA borrower? Learn more in this informative post.
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New VA Mortgage Settlement Raises Big Foreclosure QuestionsWrongful foreclosures against vets and military families sought to be remedied by $39 million settlement from the government. Will it help?
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Are VA Benefits Vulnerable In Washington?The VA was protected from cuts under the sequestration agreement. But could this promise change? Learn more about the vulnerability of VA benefits.
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DonateStuff.com Helps Veterans, Launches New WebsiteDonateStuff.com, which partners with AMVETS and The Purple Heart, launched a new website and now provides free UPS shipping bags.
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Should Veterans Get Free Home Appraisals?A new mortgage proposal is now floating around Washington, one which intends to make the lending process clearer and less confusing – but not for veterans.
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Breaking A Vicious Cycle: Affordable Homes and Veteran UnemploymentIt's a great time to buy a home for veterans and military members. But the epidemic of veteran unemployment continues to put that beyond reach for many.
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Veterans Win Massive Wrongful Foreclosure SettlementImproperly foreclosed vets will get a minimum of $116,785 under a foreclosure settlement between the Justice Department and the nation's largest banks.
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Why You're Safer With A Government MortgageBorrowers are still flocking to the safety of a government mortgage, which have helped keep the housing market and economy afloat after the collapse.
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Will VA Borrowers Soon Need 20 Percent Down?Lenders and consumers are wanting tighter down payment requirements. But VA loans will continue to provide a no-down payment option for military borrowers.
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5 Ways the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) Can Help Military FamiliesFinancial struggles during a deployment may come as more of a surprise. Legislation can help: the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act.
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