by PJ Burns | Jul 20, 2025 | Buyer, Phase 2: House Hunting & Working with a Lender
Understanding the MLS and How It Works If you have ever searched for homes online, you have already interacted with the same system real estate agents use behind the scenes. That system is called the Multiple Listing Service, or MLS. As the National Association of...
by PJ Burns | Jul 6, 2025 | Buyer, Phase 1: Getting Started
Buying a home is one of the biggest financial moves you’ll make. For many military families, veterans, and even civilians, the question isn’t just “Can I afford this home today?” but also “Will this home make sense tomorrow if I move and want to rent it out?” Building...
by PJ Burns | Jun 22, 2025 | Miscellaneous
Dual Military Couples: How to Maximize Your VA Loan Benefits When both you and your spouse wear the uniform, your VA loan options multiply, but so do your decisions. For dual military couples eyeing their first home, it’s smart to understand what you can do with...
by PJ Burns | Jun 8, 2025 | Buyer, Phase 2: House Hunting & Working with a Lender
Should You Buy Mortgage Points? For first-time homebuyers, especially in the middle of a PCS, there’s already a lot to manage. Between orders, timelines, packing lists, and housing research, you’re trying to make smart, steady decisions in a high-pressure environment....
by PJ Burns | May 25, 2025 | Buyer, Phase 2: House Hunting & Working with a Lender
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...
