by PJ Burns | Oct 11, 2026 | Buyer, Phase 1: Getting Started, VA Loan
Retiring changes more about a home purchase than most people expect. It’s not just a new chapter, it’s a new financial profile in the eyes of a lender, and that profile is built on paperwork you may not have yet. Knowing what a lender actually needs, and how long it...
by PJ Burns | Aug 30, 2026 | Buyer, Closing and Title, Phase 1: Getting Started
PCS orders rarely line up neatly with a closing date. Deployments, training pipelines, and report dates can put a service member hundreds or thousands of miles away from the settlement table on the one day they are legally required to sign. A special power of attorney...
by PJ Burns | Aug 31, 2025 | Buyer, Phase 1: Getting Started
Why working with a military veteran or MRP-certified agent changes everything Deciding to buy a home means big changes, fast timelines, and decisions that can impact your family and your finances for years. One of the most important choices you’ll make in the middle...
by PJ Burns | Feb 16, 2025 | Buyer, Investing, Phase 1: Getting Started
With the right mindset and preparation, a move can be an opportunity to build long-term wealth through smart real estate decisions. By treating the process as a strategic investment, military families can turn their moves into a financial advantage. Here’s a practical...
by PJ Burns | Jan 5, 2025 | Buyer, Investing, Phase 1: Getting Started
As military families, moving is part of our DNA. Every few years, PCS (Permanent Change of Station) orders uproot our lives, sending us to new duty stations, new neighborhoods, and new schools. During my time in the Marine Corps, I saw these relocations as challenges...
