Ben Williams's (lakeliferealestate) Blog

Many times, a seller or their agent may cringe when they receive a VA-Backed Offer. Immediate fears of an intense inspection and overly scrutinized appraisal process. A lot of people have experienced nightmares with a VA loan or know someone who had to deal with the excruciating pain of aa apprai...

 Regularly, veterans are told or come to understand, the VA has the toughest requirements when it comes to buying a home. More often than not, these are myths. In fact, these “myths” are often disguised as Lender Overlays.  Lender Overlays are additional guidelines placed on a loan by the lender....

When sellers are considering an offer from a buyer, understanding the effects contingencies often are under estimated. Contingencies are considered to be the ability to obtain financing, inspections, septic inspection, pest inspections, appraisal, early occupancy, but for the sake of discussion l...

When you have an accepted offer on a home you are interested in, it is very important to know all the facts. Reasonable expectation could be placed on the home inspector’s report and an appraisal, if you are using a federally backed loan (FHA, VA, etc.). However, you do have the right to conduct ...