Many homebuyers have a less-than-ideal picture of what the home buying and mortgage approval processes look like. There are many misconceptions when it comes to buying a home, such as the home loan myths that you need 20 percent down or people with poor credit don’t qualify. When it comes to VA loans, the two biggest myths right now seem to be that the VA loan benefits expire and the process takes longer due to government bureaucracy. Both of these are untrue. Let’s take a look: Myth #1: VA … [Read more...]

March is Women’s History Month, in which we pay tribute to the important role women played in the history of the United States. For generations, women have been an integral part of the U.S. armed forces, breaking down barriers and changing our society for the better. While this month is intended to celebrate all women, we thought it would a great time to honor women veterans, specifically, for their past, present and future service to this country. While studies show that most people think … [Read more...]

April 15th is only a few weeks away and that means it’s time to talk about taxes. As a veteran, there are several tax benefits of which you can take advantage. When filing your annual tax return, it’s important to understand what tax deductions you qualify for. Here are a few tax benefits for veterans that you should explore. First, you need to determine whether or not you’re eligible for tax benefits for veterans. To qualify, you must have served at least 24 consecutive months in the armed … [Read more...]