Real Estate
Expertise and insight to help real estate professionals better serve Veteran and military buyers
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5 Most Common VA Loan Myths Busted"Is the VA appraisal nightmarish?" No. VA loan myths confuse and deter many VA loan borrowers. Check out the top 5 VA loan myths.
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4 Credit Questions VA Lenders Will Ask YouHeaded into the VA loan process? Get set for the credit questions that a VA lender will ask with our review of VA loan credit criteria.
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The 5 Best VA Home Loan BenefitsCompared to Conventional, USDA and FHA, VA loans offer incredible financing advantages to military home buyers. Check out how VA home loan benefits compare.
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4 VA Appraisal Dealbreakers (and How to Handle Them)Bad roofs and wet basements can create big challenges during the VA appraisal. Find out how to handle these and other VA appraisal problems.
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Jump Your VA Appraisal Hurdles in 7 StepsAppraisal repairs are often the most dreaded part of the VA loan process. Here is a step by step guide on how to resolve repairs required on a VA appraisal.
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Private Water Sources and the VA LoanWhen your buyer wants to purchase a home that's not connected to public or community systems, know the specific criteria it must meet for a VA loan.
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How to Challenge a Low VA Appraisal Value: The Reconsideration of ValueLow VA appraisal hindering your loan process? Buyers have one last option for an appraisal lower than the purchase price: the VA Reconsideration of Value.
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4 Tips for Buying Distressed Properties With VA LoansThe ability to buy distressed properties that are in poor condition or at risk of foreclosure with VA loans is a key benefit for veteran homebuyers. Consider these tips before purchasing.
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Sellers: Is Your Home VA Loan Compliant?VA loans hold properties to a unique standard through the VA appraisal process. See some house features to regularly check so your home is VA compliant.
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Cheat Sheet: VA Appraisal Timelines By StateVA appraisals can take 10 business days to complete. Check our list of VA appraisal timeliness guidelines for all 50 states.
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An Overview of Property Types Eligible for VA LoansIs a condo, townhouse or modular home eligible for a VA home loan? Veteran homebuyers can use their VA loan benefit for new construction, but finding a VA lender for that process is difficult. -
How Long Does it Take to Close a VA Loan?The average closing timeline for VA buyers is marginally different from conventional loans. Here we take a look at the average time to close and what factors play into that timeline.
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The Importance of Being Earnest: All About Earnest Money DepositsAn earnest money deposit is a deposit of good faith on a home loan from a buyer to a seller. Including an earnest money deposit with your offer is a part of the VA home loan process and serves to protect VA buyers and sellers in a real estate transaction. Learn how earnest money might help you obtain the home you want.
