by PJ Burns | May 25, 2025 | Buyer, Financing, Phase 2: Working with a Lender, VA Loan
Should You Put Money Down on a VA Loan If You Have It? When you hear “zero down,” it’s easy to think: why would I put money down? The VA loan program gives active-duty military families an amazing benefit—homeownership with no down payment required. But what if you...
by PJ Burns | Apr 27, 2025 | Financing, Investing, Landlord, Phase 6: Growing or Exiting
What Is Home Equity and Why It Matters You bought the home. You’ve made the payments. Maybe you even tackled a few upgrades. Now your property’s worth more than you owe—and that equity is sitting there. But how do you actually use it? If you’re active-duty or a...
by PJ Burns | Apr 13, 2025 | Buyer, Financing, Phase 2: Working with a Lender, VA Loan
What a $3,500 Monthly Budget Can Buy You Near Quantico with a VA Loan If you’re heading to Quantico and thinking about buying, that $3,500 number probably looks familiar. Most military families I work with have BAH in that range—give or take—so we’ll use that as...
by PJ Burns | Mar 30, 2025 | Buyer, Phase 3: House Hunting
Why Do You Get So Many Calls After Asking to See a House on Zillow? If you’re a military family planning a PCS move and you’ve ever clicked that “Request Info” or “Schedule a Tour” button on a housing website like Zillow, Realtor.com, or Redfin… you...
by PJ Burns | Mar 16, 2025 | Buyer, Financing, Phase 2: Working with a Lender, VA Assumption, VA Loan
What is a VA Loan Assumption? In today’s real estate market, where VA loan interest rates hover around 6.5%, many homebuyers are trying to seek alternative financing options to keep monthly payments low. One often-overlooked but highly beneficial option is a VA loan...
