21 States That Wont Tax Your Retirement Pay

Deciding where to retire after your military service is a tough decision. For Veterans who are receiving military retirement pay, it is important to consider how those funds will be taxed before you make a plan to move. So we have compiled a list of states that will not tax your military retirement income! If […]

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 […]

Why Sellers Are Wary of The VA Home Loan

The VA Home Loan has gotten a bad rap with sellers. This is largely due to outdated misinformation perpetuated by sellers and real estate professionals. Take a minute to join our free education program for aspiring military homeowners, Savvy Veteran Homebuyers.   So let’s dive in! Why are sellers wary of the VA Home Loan? […]

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 […]

Buying Your First Home With Your VA Loan

The home buying process can be daunting for any first-time buyer and it is no different for military families using the VA Home Loan. You will not only juggle finding the right house, but you’re also juggling financing and real estate agents. There is a lot to know, which is why we created our Free […]

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 […]

Buy or Build? What is Right For Me?

To Build or To Buy?  That is the Question   The Dream Home. Everyone has a vision of it. Though they tend to differ greatly, most everyone has dreamed up the ideal place they’d like to live and the perfect home to go with it. For some, it’s a beach house in New England, for […]

3 Major Trends in Homebuying

#1. Home Prices Continue to Rise In the last two years, housing prices have continued to rise slowly. Last year was slightly less strong than in 2018, as growing home values rose at 3.3% compared to 2018’s 5%, and real estate gurus predict that home prices will only rise by 2.8% in 2020. But still, […]

PCSing To Hawaii: Buying A Home on Island in 2020

If you’re a military family considering purchasing a home on Oahu it is very important to understand the new changes to the VA Home Loan. Curious how these homes impact your purchasing power? Check it out! Have questions? Ask local military families in our local support group HERE. Don’t forget to to LIKE and SUBSCRIBE for […]