FREE VETERAN & MILITARY HOME BUYING GUIDE

A free home buying guide for Veterans and active-duty military relocating to or already in the DMV - the financing questions to ask a VA-approved lender, a PCS-friendly timeline, and what to know before you start looking. In your inbox in 60 seconds. Not affiliated with the VA or any government agency.

The questions to ask a VA-approved lender before you start shopping

A PCS-friendly buying timeline, including how to buy from a distance

Mistakes that cost military buyers time or money during a PCS-driven home search

Alfred Turner and Shawana Turner, Metro Area Development real estate team in the DMV

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WHAT'S INSIDE

Inside Your Veteran Guide

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Financing Questions

The questions to ask a VA-approved lender before you shop

Eligibility paperwork and documents to gather early

What to ask about the money, costs and fees

What the lender will want to know about the property

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PCS-Ready Timeline

Timing your home search around PCS orders

What lenders typically look for on a VA loan file

Remote and long-distance homebuying steps

Working with an agent who understands military timelines

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Mistakes to Avoid

Skipping the VA appraisal and property requirements

Depleting cash reserves before closing

Ignoring resale and reassignment considerations

Missing your report date because closing ran long

THINKING BEYOND YOUR NEXT DUTY STATION

Renting Near Every Duty Station?

The Renter's Loop

Building your landlord's wealth instead of your own

Facing unpredictable lease renewals and sudden rent spikes

Strict rules on how you can modify or upgrade your living space

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The Homeowner's Path

Building equity in a thriving DMV neighborhood

Locking in fixed monthly payments across DC, MD, and VA

Complete freedom to renovate and customize your own home

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Shawana Turner · MD License #677421 · Metro Area Development of Samson Properties · Samson Properties, Oxon Hill, MD · Equal Housing Opportunity. All information provided is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.