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 | May 17, 2026 | Buyer, Closing and Title, Phase 5: Contract to Close, VA Loan
What Every Buyer or Seller Needs to Know If you are reading this, your VA appraisal has likely entered the Tidewater process. While that can sound stressful at first, Tidewater does not automatically mean your appraisal is coming in low or that your deal is falling...
by PJ Burns | Apr 4, 2026 | Buyer, Closing and Title, Phase 5: Contract to Close
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, Closing and Title, Phase 5: Contract to Close
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 | Oct 12, 2025 | Buyer, Closing and Title, Phase 4: Making an Offer
The Role of a Title Company in a Home Sale or Purchase Whether you are buying or selling a home, a title company plays a critical behind-the-scenes role in making sure the transaction is legally sound and financially secure. While title companies are often discussed...
