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Woodbridge Military Families-Check Out The Latest Information on DoD HAP Benefits

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Real Estate Agent with Integrity Real Estate Group

Pentagon in Arlington VirginiaAs an agent who has had the privilege of successfully completing 35 Department of Defense HAP sales in Northern Virginia, including in the neighborhoods of Dumfries, Springfield and Woodbridge, keeping up with all of the latest information is a requirement to provide accurate information to potential beneficiaries.

Wondering how the DoD HAP program originally was funded? The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 allocated $555 million and the National Defense Authorization Act of 2010 authorized an additional $300 million for the Expanded Homeowners Assistance Program (HAP).


Over the last two years I've spent a good deal of time tracking changes to the DoD HAP prgoram, any legislation aimed at potentially expanding the HAP program and talking with other agents and military families across the country to share information about the program.   Files for the Northern Virginia area processed by the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) in Savannah GA and we have been fortunate that files in our region moved faster in processing than other areas.

Per the report released by the IG office on December 21, 2011 reviewing the DoD HAP program, they found as of February 23, 2011 the program had paid 4,825 applicants a total of $725.5 million, but had a backlog of 4,897 eligible applicants. It doesn't take much to do the math and see that the program will run out of money before all eligible service members will be able to settle on their homes unless additional funding is provided.

The IG report on DoD HAP provides details on the issues that were found with the program and is open for comments until January 23, 2012. If you are military service member eligible for DoD HAP benefits or has been denied benefits you should read the report and make comments on your experience with the program.

If you are eligible for DoD HAPbenefits and own a home in the Northern Virginia area give Cindy Jones and CJ Realty Group 703-346-2213. With the time it takes to process files you shouldn't wait until spring to get your home on the market. 

 

 

 

 

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If you are interested in learning more about the Northern Virginia Real Estate market including Alexandria, Arlington, Fairfax and Prince William Counties give Cindy Jones and Integrity Real Estate Group a call at 703-346-2213.

Military Relocation Specialist serving military families relocating to and from the Pentagon, Fort Belvoir, Quantico MCB and all of the Military District of Washington installations. 

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Comments(16)

Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good morning Cindy,

Excellent information on the latest on DoD HAP Benefits. Kudos to you for successfully completing 35 transactions..you are the one to call who can guide a buyer successfully through the process!

Dec 26, 2011 01:19 AM
Rob Thomas
Prestige Homes of The Tri Cities, Inc. CALL....423-341-6954 - Bristol, TN
Bristol TN-VA & Tri Cities Agent, ABR, GRI, e-Pro

Cindy ...what a great program ...and there's no one better to help someone through it than you!

I hope you have a great day!

Dec 26, 2011 01:21 AM
Patricia Kennedy
RLAH@properties - Washington, DC
Home in the Capital

Cindy, if any group of people deserve our country's support, it is our srevice men and women.  This is something I actually like seeing my tax dollars pay for.

Dec 26, 2011 03:43 AM
Cindy Jones
Integrity Real Estate Group - Woodbridge, VA
Pentagon, Fort Belvoir & Quantico Real Estate News

Dorrie-I'm working with a few more families to see if we can squeeze out a sale this spring when their tenants leave.  Fingers crossed on funding.

Dec 27, 2011 01:48 AM
Cindy Jones
Integrity Real Estate Group - Woodbridge, VA
Pentagon, Fort Belvoir & Quantico Real Estate News

Rob-thanks for stopping by.  As the optimist I'm holding on to the hope they will find the funding to make sure all eligible service members receive their DoD HAP benefits.

Dec 27, 2011 01:49 AM
Cindy Jones
Integrity Real Estate Group - Woodbridge, VA
Pentagon, Fort Belvoir & Quantico Real Estate News

Pat-absolutely.  Would be nice if more funding would appear to support the current applications.

Dec 27, 2011 01:50 AM
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

Your clients are so very fortunate, Cindy!  Being in the thick of it isn't just putting clients in cars--it's the knowledge that you constantly seek for your military families that set you apart from everyone else.  Great information here!

Dec 27, 2011 02:15 AM
Leslie Ebersole
Swanepoel T3 Group - Saint Charles, IL
I help brokers build businesses they love.

Cindy: your depth of knowledge on this subject is impressive. I wasn't aware this program existed, so I am glad to learn something about it. Your clients are fortunate to work with an agent who stays up to date on issues of such impact in your area.

Dec 27, 2011 03:42 AM
Chris Ann Cleland
Long and Foster Real Estate - Gainesville, VA
Associate Broker, Bristow, VA

Reading this post I am picturing the dollars that fund the DoD HAP program as sands in an hourglass.  Time is of the essence if a qualifying family wants their benefit and that means starting by hiring you. 

Dec 27, 2011 04:17 AM
1~Judi Barrett
Integrity Real Estate Services 116 SE AVE N, Idabel, OK 74745 - Idabel, OK
BS Ed, Integrity Real Estate Services -IDABEL OK

Cindy, I love this post!  You work hard to keep up with changes in programs and the market that beneift your clients.  We dont deal with DoD HAP so I did not know of its existence.  

Dec 27, 2011 06:17 AM
Jane Peters
Home Jane Realty - Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles real estate concierge services

You certainly are the go to person for military families in Woodbridge, VA.  You have picked a great specialty, Cindy.

Dec 27, 2011 07:05 AM
Cindy Jones
Integrity Real Estate Group - Woodbridge, VA
Pentagon, Fort Belvoir & Quantico Real Estate News

Debe-thank you for your comment.  I do try to keep up with the news that effects my clients so I can best respond to their needs.

Dec 27, 2011 08:33 AM
Cindy Jones
Integrity Real Estate Group - Woodbridge, VA
Pentagon, Fort Belvoir & Quantico Real Estate News

Leslie-I know your clients benefit from your wealth of knowledge about the Chicago suburbs.

Dec 27, 2011 08:34 AM
Cindy Jones
Integrity Real Estate Group - Woodbridge, VA
Pentagon, Fort Belvoir & Quantico Real Estate News

Chris Ann-that's a great way to describe the current HAP funds.

Dec 27, 2011 08:35 AM
Cindy Jones
Integrity Real Estate Group - Woodbridge, VA
Pentagon, Fort Belvoir & Quantico Real Estate News

Judi-you have enough over things on your plate in your part of the country. 

Dec 27, 2011 08:36 AM
Cindy Jones
Integrity Real Estate Group - Woodbridge, VA
Pentagon, Fort Belvoir & Quantico Real Estate News

Jane-thank you.  Hope you are enjoying your vacation in London this week.

Dec 27, 2011 08:36 AM