The Essential Military Move Checklist

Moving in the military can be extremely stressful. Moving in the military while also being unorganized can be a disaster. Ask any season military spouse what they suggest to relieve stress from your PCS and they will tell you that organization is key! This is why we put together a streamlined checklist of essential items […]

Why Sellers are Scared of Your VA Home Loan Appraisal

The VA Home Loan has gotten a bad reputation with home sellers, largely because sellers are scared of VA appraisals. Why? Let’s talk about it. First, want to know the best way to handle sellers’ concerns over a low VA appraisal? Join Savvy Veteran Homebuyer to learn how to position your offer so that a […]

Why VA Loans Are The Best Type of Loan For Military Veterans

There are a number of benefits to using your VA Home Loan. To learn all the perks of the VA Home Loan and to connect with other aspiring military homeowners just like yourself, join Savvy Veteran Homebuyer, where we are on a mission to help 1000 aspiring Veteran homeowners realize their American Dream. Here’s why […]

How to Avoid Buying a Money Pit with Your VA Home Loan

Just because the VA Home Loan has strict lending guidelines regarding the condition of the property that you are buying, doesn’t mean that it’s not possible to purchase a money pit. Before we give you a  list of questions you should consider about the condition of the property that you are purchasing, don’t forget to […]

VA Home Loan Inspection Checklist

Have you been pre-approved for a VA mortgage, but are wondering how you are going to ensure that the home you purchase will meet VA guidelines? Here is a list of items that the VA will look for to ensure that the property meets lending guidelines for the VA Home Loan.   Mechanical systems must […]

Selling Your Home in the Age of COVID-19

In the new normal of living with the threat of the novel coronavirus, social distancing has become key – especially indoors. So how are you supposed to go about selling your home when you don’t even know if you’re supposed to allow anyone inside?  Like most everything else in the current state of the world, […]

How to Build A House With Your VA Home Loan

You read that right alright. Not only can you use your VA loan to buy a house, you can use it to build one as well. Qualified military borrowers can use VA entitlement toward a new construction mortgage. The hard part is finding a lender who isn’t scared away by upfront construction costs and is […]

TSP or IRA: What’s Best for Your Retirement Plan?

One of the most important actions you can do for your financial health is to invest for your retirement. You may receive a military pension, but is that really how you want to live? Or would you prefer a little glamour in your heydays?   That’s what I thought. And that’s why it’s important to […]

Best PCS Announcements

Military families are used to being on the move. Unfortunately, due to our military lifestyle we are constantly having to update our mailing addresses and announce our pending move to our friends and family. Sometimes it feels like once we FINALLY get settled in at our new base it is time to pack our lives […]

PCS Pay-it-Forward Named A Top Helpful Military Facebook Group

PCS Pay-it-Forward was just named one of the The Top Helpful Military Facebook Groups by Military.com! Here is what they said, “PCS season is a constant shuffle of families selling, renting and buying houses. It can seem really overwhelming if it’s your first time. If you have been in a spouse group for any amount […]