Resources – Combat Properties

Commercial Real Estate for Beginners

by PJ Burns | Jun 14, 2026 | Miscellaneous

Learn how commercial real estate works: property types, financing, valuation metrics, due diligence, lease structures, and key risks explained for first-time buyers.

How to Prepare Your Home for Real Estate Photos

by PJ Burns | Jun 7, 2026 | Seller

Get your home ready for professional real estate photography with this room-by-room prep guide. Learn what to clean, hide, fix, and do the morning of photos.

Commuting from Fredericksburg to the Pentagon

by PJ Burns | May 31, 2026 | Miscellaneous

A practical guide to commuting from Fredericksburg and Stafford to the Pentagon: OmniRide Express, VRE, vanpools, slugging, HOV lanes, and Guaranteed Ride Home.

Lead-Based Paint in Homes Built Before 1978

by PJ Burns | May 24, 2026 | Buyer, Phase 6: Making an Offer

Buying or selling a home built before 1978? Here’s what federal law requires on lead-based paint disclosure, and what it means for military buyers in Virginia.

The VA Tidewater Process

by PJ Burns | May 17, 2026 | Miscellaneous

Learn what the VA Tidewater process means, why it happens, and what buyers and sellers can do if a VA appraisal may come in low.

Can You Reuse a VA Loan?

by PJ Burns | May 10, 2026 | Buyer, Phase 3: Working with a Lender

Yes, you can reuse your VA loan! Learn how entitlement restoration works and what it means for military buyers planning their next home purchase.

Fixed Rate vs Adjustable Rate Mortgage for Military Homebuyers

by PJ Burns | Apr 27, 2026 | Buyer, Phase 3: Working with a Lender

Military homebuyers choosing between a 30-year fixed VA loan and a 5/1 ARM should consider how long they plan to own the home, whether they may PCS soon, and if they plan to keep the property as a rental. A fixed-rate loan offers stability, while an ARM can provide short-term savings.

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