Short summary: This article discusses the Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veteran’s Act. This act was recently signed into law by President Trump. This law provides health benefits for veterans and also makes several important changes to the VA loan program.…
Veterans of the U.S. military and those who are currently serving on active duty have a number of valuable benefits. Heading the list is the VA Home Loan program. A qualifying veteran can purchase a home in Portland, OR with…
Home prices across the state of Washington have risen steadily over the past year or so. According to one recent report, the median home value for the state climbed 8% over the past 12 months alone. And that's largely why…
With its large military population, Washington State sees its fair share of VA loans. In fact, a recent report showed that Pierce County, Washington was #7 in the country for VA loan usage (among thousands of counties nationwide). It's a…
The Tidewater process is an extra step that sometimes occurs with VA home appraisals. It is used in cases where the property appraises below the contract purchase price. Tidewater gives the VA-approved appraiser a way to request additional information that…