Tag: military move

  • VA Loan FAQ for Military Homebuyers (& Military Spouses!)

    Did you know that active-duty and veteran military buyers may be eligible for home loans with little (or no) money down, low (or no) closing costs, and competitive interest rates—all while paying no monthly mortgage insurance? Read our VA loan FAQ to learn more!

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  • Goodbye, Base Housing! Hot Homes Near Military Installations

    Looking for a beautiful new home that’s also located near a military base? Richmond American has you covered! We’re proud to help military families achieve the American Dream of homeownership, and currently have several communities located near bases throughout the country, several of which have quick move-in options available.

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  • A Simplified Guide to Mortgage Options

    Buying a home soon? Be sure to weigh your mortgage options. Click on each loan type in the chart to see if it might fit your situation. Remember, this is just a simplified starting point. Multiple loan options may be available to you. Your best resource for loan shopping is your loan officer. HomeAmerican Mortgage […]

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  • A Guide to Our Free Homebuyer Guides

    At Richmond American, we love helping new homebuyers attain the dream of homeownership. And with nearly 40 years in the industry, we’ve learned a thing or two about the process! Perhaps you’re just beginning your house hunt, or maybe you’ve already decided on a floor plan and community. Regardless of your stage in the homebuying […]

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  • New Homes Near Military Bases

    Did you know we build new homes near more than 25 military bases and offices in the US? Look for communities near your duty station on our website (see below to search by state). Whether you’re tired of base housing (or the base housing waitlist), weighing your housing options for an upcoming PCS, or simply […]

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  • Who can qualify for a VA loan?

    Zero money down.* Limited closing costs. No monthly mortgage insurance premiums. Borrower’s choice of a fixed-rate or adjustable-rate mortgage. Sounds nice, right? They’re all potential perks of financing your home with a VA loan, but you have to belong to a very particular subset of homebuyers in order to qualify for one. To assess your […]

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  • Military Moves: Colorado Springs

    Surrounded by the Air Force Academy, Fort Carson, Peterson AFB and Schriever AFB, Colorado Springs is home to thousands of military personnel and their families. If you are one of them—or soon to be—you may be weighing your housing options. Wait for base housing? Rent? Buy? Here are four reasons we think buying a home […]

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  • Best Places to Live: The Sunbelt

    Is it time to hang up the snow shovel? If you’re planning to retire this year, or just looking for a second home somewhere sunny, this could be your last winter scraping windshields. Here are our four picks for escaping the frozen north: Tucson, AZ. Named one of the best (and sunniest) places to retire […]

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  • Choosing a Las Vegas Community: Where Do You Start?

    Even if you’re a local, house hunting in the Las Vegas valley can be an adventure. Luckily, there are a variety of tools homebuyers can use to navigate their way through the city’s varied neighborhoods. Visit real estate websites—yes, more than one! Most web-savvy shoppers are familiar with real estate websites like Realtor.com, Trulia, Zillow, Homes.com, […]

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  • Spanaway, WA: Rent or Buy?

    There are many reasons to buy a new home: the freedom to build and personalize it your way, the pride that comes from homeownership and potential tax benefits. No fear of rising rents. No landlord to answer to. It’s an attractive proposition, no matter where you plan to live, but why buy a new home […]

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  • Best Places to Live: Jacksonville, FL

    Maybe it’s the 80,000 acres of parkland and nature preserves, the miles of sun-drenched beaches or the outstanding air quality. Maybe it’s the world-class performing arts, the 40+ museums or the pro sports. However you slice it, Jacksonville’s unique blend of outdoor adventure and urban vitality puts it on our list of best places to […]

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