by PJ Burns | Apr 14, 2026 | Buyer, Phase 2: Working with a Lender, VA Loan
VA Loan Partial Entitlement Explained Alright, so you already know you can use your VA loan again. But now you pull your Certificate of Eligibility, start looking at homes, and something doesn’t make sense. When you start talking to your lender about numbers, it looks...
by PJ Burns | Sep 28, 2025 | Buyer, Financing, Phase 2: Working with a Lender, VA Loan
VA, Conventional, and FHA Explained When it comes to buying a home, the loan you choose isn’t just about locking in the lowest interest rate or finding the easiest approval path. It’s about making a decision that aligns with your schedule, long-term wealth goals, and...
by PJ Burns | Jun 22, 2025 | Buyer, Phase 2: Working with a Lender, VA Loan
Dual Military Couples: How to Maximize Your VA Loan Benefits When both you and your spouse wear the uniform, your VA loan options multiply, but so do your decisions. For dual military couples eyeing their first home, it’s smart to understand what you can do with...
by PJ Burns | May 25, 2025 | Buyer, Financing, Phase 2: Working with a Lender, VA Loan
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...
by PJ Burns | Apr 13, 2025 | Buyer, Financing, Phase 2: Working with a Lender, VA Loan
What a $3,500 Monthly Budget Can Buy You Near Quantico with a VA Loan If you’re heading to Quantico and thinking about buying, that $3,500 number probably looks familiar. Most military families I work with have BAH in that range—give or take—so we’ll use that as...
by PJ Burns | Mar 16, 2025 | Buyer, Financing, Phase 2: Working with a Lender, VA Assumption, VA Loan
What is a VA Loan Assumption? In today’s real estate market, where VA loan interest rates hover around 6.5%, many homebuyers are trying to seek alternative financing options to keep monthly payments low. One often-overlooked but highly beneficial option is a VA loan...
