by PJ Burns | Aug 23, 2026 | Buyer, Home Care, Phase 6: Final Week
Getting the keys feels like the finish line, but for a PCS move it is closer to the starting gun. Between transferring utilities, learning a new house, and adjusting to a new duty station, the first ninety days after closing carry their own workload. Here is what...
by PJ Burns | Aug 16, 2026 | Buyer, Inspections, Phase 6: Final Week
The final walkthrough is the last chance to see the property before you sign at settlement, and it is easy to treat it as a formality after months of inspections, negotiations, and paperwork. It should not be treated that way. This is the moment you confirm the house...
by PJ Burns | Aug 9, 2026 | Buyer, Home Care, Phase 4: Making an Offer
Ask five different buyers what a home warranty does and you’ll probably get five different answers. Some think it’s the same as homeowners insurance. Others think it covers everything from a cracked foundation to a broken doorbell. Neither is true, and that confusion...
by PJ Burns | Aug 2, 2026 | Buyer, Inspections, Phase 4: Making an Offer
Fall in love with a home outside Fredericksburg or Stafford and there’s a good chance it comes with a private well and septic system. City buyers often make one of two mistakes: they panic and walk away or they assume everything is fine and skip the homework. Neither...
by PJ Burns | Jul 26, 2026 | Investing, Landlord, Phase 4: Managing the Rental
Hiring a property manager means handing a stranger the keys to your biggest asset, and most owners spend more time researching a new TV than the company that will run their rental for years. A great manager makes owning a rental feel effortless. A bad one costs you...
