by PJ Burns | Aug 23, 2026 | Buyer, Phase 8: 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, Phase 8: 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, Phase 5: Prepare for the 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, Phase 6: 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 | May 24, 2026 | Buyer, Phase 6: Making an Offer
What You Need To Know If you’re buying or selling a home built before 1978, lead-based paint is something you need to understand. Not because every older home is dangerous, but because there are real legal obligations involved and real consequences if the issue...
by PJ Burns | May 10, 2026 | Buyer, Phase 3: Working with a Lender
You Can Use Your VA Loan More Than Once, Here’s How If you’re moving from one base to another and already own a home with a VA loan, you might wonder if that benefit is off the table. Spoiler alert: It’s not. The VA loan doesn’t disappear after one use, and it can...
