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military relocations: VA Appraisal Horror Stories: The Ultimate Deal Killer in Kitsap County WA - 02/25/10 06:43 PM
Let me preface this article by stating for the record that I am a big fan of VA financing. It’s one of the few home loan products currently available for active-duty service members and veterans that requires little or no money up front in order to purchase a residential property. The first two houses my wife and I bought were financed with VA home loans, otherwise we would have been renters for a very long time! It’s just that I really dislike the whole VA appraisal process. While we have many highly qualified appraisers here in Kitsap County WA, and most … (12 comments)
military relocations: Adventures in VA Loan Home Buying: "Is VA the Best Loan for You?" - 09/23/09 05:39 PM
The first step in the VA Loan Home Buying process is to firm up your financing and get pre-approved for your loan. This really sets the stage for all that follows and effectively drives your home searching adventures. Ask you real estate agent for recommendations on some qualified, experienced local lenders/loan officers. A knowledgeable mortgage professional will be able to analyze and assess your financial status, and help determine the best loan product for your particular situation/budget. To read more about the features and benefits of VA Home Loans, go to SOUNDBITEBLOG (opens in a new picture for your viewing ease) ~ … (10 comments)
military relocations: Adventures in VA Loan Home Buying in Kitsap County WA - 09/17/09 02:33 AM
One of my most favorite and popular series I've authored since jumping into the blogging fray has been "Adventures in 1st Time Home Buying!" a fun and informative collection of 10 articles created specifically to guide 1st Time Buyers through the home purchasing process. As a veteran who proudly served on-board a submarine in the US Navy, my first two homes were purchased using VA financing. Living here in Kitsap County WA, home to the Bangor Sub Base and Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, many of my Buyer clients are Active-Duty military and choose VA loans when buying their homes. Given the unique nuances and pros/cons of VA financing, … (18 comments)
military relocations: SUBASE Bangor, WA - Voted Best Overall Base by the Navy Times - 12/03/06 02:47 PM
Back in the late '70's, I was proudly serving as a Radioman onboard the USS George Washington (SSBN598), the world's first nuclear ballistic submarine. Shortly after refit at Mare Island Naval Shipyard in Vallejo, CA, we transited up along the West Coast, finding our way into the waters of the picturesque Hood Canal, and made port at the newly constructed Bangor Subase, situated along the scenic shores of the Kitsap Peninsula. I can remember standing watch up topside, looking out over the majestic splendor of the Olympic Mountain Range and the deep blue waters of Hood Canal, and thinking to myself, how … (12 comments)
military relocations: Military Relocations: Getting Down to "BASE"-ics - 12/01/06 12:38 PM
Greetings to all of the Military Relocations Group Members! I trust this finds you joyfully anticipating the coming weekend and making plans to relax & recharge! Let me ask each of you a favor. Within the next couple of days, would you all please submit a brief post that specifically highlights the particular military installation/base/post/fort that is in your market? Use the name of the respective base as the "Title" for your post. My esteemed collegue, Bill Sauneuf, has already done this quite admirably, with "PCSing to Naval Air Station Whidbey Island." As consumers access our Group, they will be able to readily … (0 comments)
military relocations: Military Relocations: "Our First Group Hug!" - 11/30/06 04:11 PM
Okay, so I just want to get us all on the same page here. You've joined the "Military Relocations" group because you work and live in a military community, and you cater specifically or often to active duty military members and their families. With that said, let me welcome you to our group! Once the consumer platform side of ActiveRain is launched, we should begin to see more and more prospective clients finding their way into this group. Until that time, let me encourage you to fill our group with a wealth of quality blogs. It would be great to have a balance of practical, … (4 comments)
military relocations: Military Relocations: A Resource Group for Active Military and their Dependents - 11/29/06 03:11 AM
Military Relocations is a resource group designed specifically for Active Military members and their Dependents and serves as a networking platform for making meaningful contact with prospective real estate professionals who live and work in those communities to which they are relocating.. Real estate professionals who specialize in serving the military community in their local markets are encouraged to join. To join, go to: Military Relocations Rich Jacobson, Your Military Relocation Specialist on the Kitsap Peninsula … (8 comments)
military relocations: Silverdale, Washington - Life on the Kitsap Peninsula - 10/27/06 01:01 AM
I've done my fair share of traveling around the world, but of all the places I have been, nothing compares to living amidst the majestic beauty of the Pacific Northwest. Silverdale, Washington, is strategically located in the center of the Kitsap Peninsula, surrounded by the waters of Puget Sound. To read more about this great place to live, go to SOUNDBITEBLOG (opens up in a separate window) Rich Jacobson, Your Silverdale WA Real Estate Agent … (13 comments)
military relocations: "In The Navy!" Life on the Kitsap Peninsula - 10/19/06 05:22 PM
As I have mentioned in some previous posts, the Kitsap Peninsula is proud to be home to a very large military community who faithfully serve at various locations in the surrounding area that make up Naval Base Kitsap. Naval Base Kitsap is comprised of the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, the Bangor Submarine Base, the Naval Undersea Warfare Center in Keyport, and various surface ships and submarines homeported at Bremerton and Bangor. SUBASE Bangor was originally one of the sites for shipping ammunition to the Pacific theater during World War II. Construction of the current base began in 1974 and was officially activated in February … (12 comments)
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Let me preface this article by stating for the record that I am a big fan of VA financing. It’s one of the few home loan products currently available for active-duty service members and veterans that requires little or no money up front in order to purchase a residential property. The first two houses my wife and I bought were financed with VA home loans, otherwise we would have been renters for a very long time!
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