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Why Use a Realtor®
iStock Buying 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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7 Essential Tips for VA Home Buyers
Veterans United Veterans and military members understand the power of preparation better than most. That’s good news considering most home buyers still lack a solid grasp of what it takes today to...
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What You Can (and Can’t) Do With a VA Loan
Veterans United 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...
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What Buyers Need to Know About VA Appraisals
Veterans United VA 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 United The $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
Veterans United 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....
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An Inside Look at the VA Loan Process
Veterans United VA 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 United 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...
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4 Ways to Keep Your VA Loan on Track
Veterans United Pre-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 10-Step Guide to Buying a House
Buying a house may be the most complicated financial process of your entire life. Luckily, we’ve broken it down into 10 straightforward steps: 1. Are you ready to become a homeowner? Whether you’re...
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The 7-Step Guide to Selling a House
Luke Miller/iStock 1. 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 United Veterans 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...
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Prepare Your Finances
Thinkstock Whether 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 United Qualified 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 United 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...
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When’s the Best Time of Year to Buy?
Veterans United 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...
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Housing Grants Help Disabled Veterans Live Independently
Veterans United After 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...
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Make the Perfect Offer
Catherine Lane/iStock Finding 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...
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Negotiate Your Closing Costs
Veterans United At 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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