Expertise and insight to help real estate professionals better serve Veteran and military buyers
It's important to be mindful of what renovations will have positive impacts on your home's value, and which will not.
With home prices rising, most of our Veteran homebuyers relocated to less expensive Zip codes or purchased within the same Zip code this year. Nearly half of those who moved to less expensive housing relocated to an entirely new metro area.
Transitioning back into civilian life can be a daunting final mission for Veterans and military families. This year has added an additional layer of stress with COVID-19 being an added factor to consider.
Contracts to purchase homes often come with appraisal contingencies. These protect would-be buyers if the VA appraisal determines the home is worth less than what they agreed to pay.
When a homeowner puts their house on the market, they’ll prepare a packet of disclosures full of important information about the property.
Housing communities and developments with age restrictions have been around for decades. These are often gated developments or retirement communities with clubhouses, pools and other communal facilities, and typically at least one person in the household must be at least 55 years old.
Not all buyers will have a real estate agent to market their home. Purchasing a For Sale By Owner (FSBO) property can be an attractive option for many VA home buyers.
Manufactured and modular homes are an attractive option for many VA borrowers, but they often come with hurdles. They will need to meet minimum property requirements and other guidelines specified by the lender. Some lenders may not be willing to finance these homes.
The last thing you want as a homebuyer is to realize your new home has extensive issues and needs repair. Here are 8 things to look out for when conducting the final walk-through on your home.
It's not uncommon for issues to arise during the VA appraisal process. This doesn't automatically mean the purchase deal will go down the drain. There is flexibility regarding who can pay for these repairs.
Contract contingencies are in place to protect prospective VA buyers from the unknown.