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The Big Differences Between a One-Bedroom Apartment and a Studio Apartment
KatarzynaBialasiewicz/iStockApartment shoppers have likely seen the terms “studio” and “one-bedroom” in listings, but given that a studio is one room, what truly distinguishes the two? The conventional...
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Why Use a Realtor®
iStockBuying a home is the biggest investment most people will ever make, but not all real estate agents are equal. Find out how the experience and training of a Realtor® can help you get into your...
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VA Home Loan Tips You Can’t Afford to Ignore
A VA home loan can be a big help for veterans and military members who want to make the jump to owning a home. But you’re going to have to use that military eye for precision and planning when it comes...
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What You Can (and Can’t) Do With a VA Loan
Millions of veterans and military members have access to what’s arguably the most powerful and flexible mortgage option out there. VA loans require no down payment or mortgage insurance while featuring...
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What Buyers Need to Know About VA Appraisals
Veterans UnitedVA appraisals are a critical part of the 70-year-old VA loans benefit program. It’s also one of the most misunderstood. VA appraisals help ensure veterans purchase homes that are safe,...
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A Closer Look at Credit, VA Loans
Veterans UnitedThe $0 down payment benefit grabs all the headlines, but the more relaxed credit requirements for VA loans are one of the program’s most understated advantages. Lenders ratcheted up...
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Why Veterans Need Military-Friendly Real Estate Agents
Buying a home will likely be one of the biggest purchases of your life. Having a knowledgeable real estate agent to walk you through the process is imperative for a smooth transaction. This is...
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An Inside Look at the VA Loan Process
Veterans UnitedVA loans are a specialized mortgage option. They feature some big financial benefits other loan programs can’t match. But the process of buying a home with one isn’t considerably...
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House-Hunting Tips for VA Buyers
Veterans Affairs home loans offer big-time benefits for qualified buyers, from no down payment or mortgage insurance to more flexible and forgiving requirements. But this is also a specialized loan...
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4 Ways to Keep Your VA Loan on Track
Veterans UnitedPre-approval is a big step in the home-buying process. It shows real estate agents and sellers you’re a serious candidate and gives you a clear sense of your purchasing power. But VA...
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The 7-Step Guide to Selling a House
Luke Miller/iStock1. Prepare to sell your house Home selling has become more complex than it used to be. New seller disclosure statements, longer and more mysterious form agreements, and a range of...
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Check (and Repair) Your Credit
Veterans UnitedVeterans and military buyers can face unique credit challenges. That’s a big reason why it’s important to get your credit in shape before starting the home-buying process. Credit scores...
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Prepare Your Finances
ThinkstockWhether it’s your first time or your fifth, buying a home is a big decision. There’s no one right way to get ready for homeownership, but investing in financial preparation at the outset...
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Loan Pre-Approval Is Key
Whether you’re a young family looking to buy your first house or a couple of retirees hoping to settle down somewhere sunny, finding a place to call home is an exciting time for veterans and...
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Understand Your Loan Options
Veterans UnitedQualified veterans and military buyers can tap into what’s become the most powerful home loan on the market. VA loans feature no down payment, no mortgage insurance, and more forgiving...
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Home-Buying Benefits for Veterans & Military Buyers
Veterans, service members, and their families believe in homeownership. In fact, the homeownership rate among veterans far outpaces that of civilians. But the financial toll of military service can...
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When’s the Best Time of Year to Buy?
The home-buying experience changes vastly from season to season. Depending on when you’re looking to buy, you’ll face different levels of pricing, housing inventory and competition from other buyers....
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Housing Grants Help Disabled Veterans Live Independently
iStockAfter another brutal winter in the Northeast, Marlon Benn decided he’d had enough. Heaps of ice and snow easily left the 48-year-old veteran, who uses a wheelchair, all but housebound in Mount...
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Make the Perfect Offer
Catherine Lane/iStockFinding your dream home is the fun part. The challenge is crafting a purchase offer that entices sellers, protects your interests, and maximizes your budget. Veterans and military...
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Negotiate Your Closing Costs
Veterans UnitedAt the end of the home-buying process, you will be faced with closing costs, the fees due at signing required to complete a home sale. Closing costs can be expensive, but some of those...
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Essential Last Steps to Take
Veterans UnitedSo you’ve found the right home, and you’re under contract. What comes next? For starters, you’ll almost always want to invest in a home inspection. Inspections aren’t required, but...
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Veterans: 5 Must-Know Tricks for Making an Offer That Can’t Be Refused
There are a ton of benefits to buying a home with a VA loan. You’ll pay less upfront than other buyers. You might get a lower interest rate. And you can use your benefits again and again. But although...
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3 Questions Military Home Buyers Should Always Ask Lenders
Veterans UnitedVeterans and military families believe in the power of homeownership. Earlier this year, the national homeownership rate dipped to just under 63%, marking a 51-year low, according to...
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5 Things You Didn’t Know a VA Loan Could Do for You
Getty ImagesBecause of the bravery and sacrifices of veterans and active military, the rest of the country’s civilians can live the American dream in safety. As one tangible way to say “thank you for...
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The 5 Biggest Mistakes Veteran and Military Home Buyers Make
Craig McCausland/iStockHaving a place to call your own—whether you’re going to be there for four years or forever—is an essential part of the American dream. And the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs...
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How to Buy a House: Steps to Buying a House for the First Time
The steps to buying a house for the first time might seem complicated—particularly if you’re a home buyer trying to purchase real estate with no prior experience. Between down payments, credit scores,...
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