by PJ Burns | Oct 26, 2025 | Buyer, Phase 2: House Hunting & Working with a Lender
One of the most common questions buyers ask is, “When should I start shopping for a mortgage?” Most people assume shopping means calling every bank they can find as early as possible. In reality, that approach usually creates confusion, delays, and involves...
by PJ Burns | Aug 17, 2025 | Buyer, Phase 2: House Hunting & Working with a Lender
For potential buyers, home tours are usually the most exciting part of the process. You finally get to step inside the places you have been eyeing online. But before you start walking through doors, it is worth knowing how to prepare and when the timing actually makes...
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 | 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...
