by PJ Burns | Apr 27, 2026 | Phase 2: House Hunting & Working with a Lender, Uncategorized
Which Loan Strategy Makes More Sense for Military Homebuyers? One of the most common strategy conversations I have with my military buyers is whether they should choose a fixed-rate VA loan or a VA adjustable-rate mortgage (ARM). At first glance, the answer seems...
by PJ Burns | Apr 17, 2026 | Buyer, Phase 4: Due Diligence, Uncategorized
What Every Buyer or Seller Needs to Know If you are buying or selling a home with solar panels, you are dealing with more than just a feature on the roof. Solar can lower utility costs and attract buyers, but it also introduces additional layers to a real estate...
by PJ Burns | Apr 4, 2026 | Buyer, Phase 4: Due Diligence
Buying a home comes with plenty of moving parts. Financing, inspections, negotiations, and paperwork all play a role. One aspect that often surprises buyers relocating to Virginia is how the state handles property disclosures. Many buyers assume that sellers must...
by PJ Burns | Dec 21, 2025 | Buyer, Phase 4: Due Diligence
A property survey is one of those line items that often gets questioned late in the buying process. It is not flashy, it does not improve the house, and it is easy to see it as just another closing cost. Many buyers assume it is optional and wonder whether it is...
by PJ Burns | Dec 7, 2025 | Buyer, Phase 3: Making an Offer
Seller concessions are one of the most misunderstood parts of a real estate transaction. Many buyers assume they’re a discount, a last-ditch request, or something that automatically weakens an offer. In reality, seller concessions are a negotiation lever, especially...
by PJ Burns | Nov 23, 2025 | Buyer, Phase 3: Making an Offer
A home inspection is not required when buying a home, but in a buyer-beware state like Virginia, it is one of the most important steps in the homebuying process. For many buyers, the inspection is also the most stressful part of the transaction, largely because the...
