Is a VA loan cheaper than a conventional or FHA loan for JBLM buyers? Usually, yes, because a VA loan has no monthly mortgage insurance and no required down payment. A conventional loan can come out ahead when you put 20% down and are not exem...
Which school district should a military family near JBLM plan around? North Thurston, Yelm, and Olympia school districts cover different parts of the county, so the right one depends on where you end up living, your commute to base, and how soo...
Honoring Military Families: National Military Family Month November is National Military Family Month, a time to recognize the incredible strength, resilience, and sacrifices of military families across the country. W...
National Cat Day Today, October 29th, 2024, is a very special day; It’s national cat day! Even if you are not a cat person, you have to admit that cats are pretty dang adorable. I Was Never a Cat Per...
The VA Loan is a powerful mortgage option that has helped more than 22 million veterans, active duty military members and their families, purchase homes and achieve their American dream of homeownership. The program was created in 1944 an...
Thank you, dear veterans, for your valor, strength, service, and dedication to protect us and keep us safe. Veterans sacrifice a lot to protect the country. And one way to show apprecia...
For active-duty military members and their families, purchasing a family home is a complex and weighty decision. Following their Permanent Change of Station (PCS) move, the decision to buy a piece of the American dream they fought to pr...
Everything You Need to Know About Using the VA Loan to Buy a Home in Thurston County If you're an active-duty service member, veteran, or military family relocating to Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM), you've likely heard about the VA Loa...
Welcome to Your Next Chapter in Washington A Permanent Change of Station (PCS) is never just about packing boxes. It is about uprooting routines, finding new schools, learning new roads, and helping your ...
When paychecks are delayed — whether from a government shutdown or other disruptions — things can get tight fast. Rent’s still due, groceries don’t buy themselves, and the lights have to stay on. The good news? There is help out there, ...