Trump Investor Ban: Impact on Veterans’ Housing Market
A proposed restriction on large institutional investors buying single-family homes could change...
Trump’s 2026 proposal to ban institutional investors from buying single-family homes
Trump Proposes Ban on Big Investors Buying Homes in 2026
President Trump announced plans to restrict large institutional investors from purchasing...
Texas HB 235 Explained, Disabled Veteran Sales Tax
VA Loan Resources Complete VA Loan Guide – Eligibility, core benefits, and how VA mortgages work....
Can Veterans Use the $1,776 Bonus for a VA Loan?
President Trump announced the US Government will be issuing a $1,776 conus to eligible Veterans by...
Breaking: Trump Announces $1,776 Military Bonus, Who Qualifies
During a December 17, 2026 address, President Donald Trump said he intends to send a one-time...
Fed Rate Cut Today, What It Means For VA Loan Rates
Today’s quarter point rate cut from the Federal Reserve moves its benchmark range to three point...
How Gratitude Strengthens Veterans on Thanksgiving 2025
Gratitude is more than a feel-good emotion for Veterans. It is a practical psychological skill...
Veterans’ Black Friday & Veterans Day Deals 2025
Black Friday 2026 falls on November 28, while Veterans Day lands on November 11. Together they...
$441B VA Budget 2026: PACT Act, BRAVE, & EHR Priorities
The Department of Veterans Affairs’ FY 2026 budget request outlines how VA plans to fund care,...
VA COLA And Loan Limits, How 2026 Shapes Veteran Buying Power
Disability COLA increases bring higher monthly income for eligible Veterans, while updated...
2026 VA Funding Fee Changes
Yes, VA funding fee rates can change in 2026, and official tables are typically posted early each...
GI Bill MHA & Tuition: Fast-Track Payments After Government Shutdown Ends
Congress ended the shutdown on November 12. GI Bill payments continued for many, but...
VA Home Loans: Closings, Appraisals Resume After Shutdown Ends
On November 12, lawmakers passed a bill to end the shutdown. The VA loan guaranty continued, but...
Government Shutdown Over: VA Services that Restart Now
When a shutdown ends, The VA restores full staffing, reopens paused hotlines and walk‑in desks,...
TAP & VR&E Services Restart: Resuming Career Counseling & Protecting Deadlines
Congress ended the shutdown on November 12. The VA’s TAP workshops and VR&E counseling return...
Government Reopening: Your Checklist for Flights, SNAP, & VA Benefits
Congress ended the shutdown on November 12. Flights and airport security begin normalizing, but...
Government Shutdown Ends: Final Legislative Steps & VA Funding Restoration
Congress ended the shutdown on November 12. The Senate cut off debate and passed the bill, the...
Federal Shutdown Back Pay: Who’s Covered, When You’ll Be Paid, and How to Verify Your LES
Congress ended the shutdown on November 12. Federal employees and servicemembers will receive...
VA Claims & Appeals After Reopening: How Fast They Move
When a shutdown ends, The VA restores full staffing and standard hours across benefits intake,...
Government Shutdown Might be Over: VA Services Guide
When funding is restored, The VA returns to full staffing and normal operations. Essential...
Trump 50-Year Mortgage: The Full Cost and Regulatory Hurdles
President Trump has floated a 50‑year fixed mortgage to improve affordability. FHFA Director Bill...
VA Loan: Why You Don’t Need a Down Payment to Buy a Home
More than half of Veterans and service members believe they need a down payment for a VA loan—a...
Fed Cut Watch: What a Rate Cut Means for VA Rates
A Federal Reserve rate cut can create downward pressure on mortgage pricing, but VA rates don’t...
VA vs. Conventional: How Falling Rates Change Loan Math
As mortgage rates ease, the gap between VA and conventional quotes can shrink, so assumptions...
VA Mortgage Rates This Week: 6.67%
As of this week, the national average 30-year fixed VA rate sits near 6.67%, a welcome dip from...
VA Mortgage Rate Forecast: Fourth Quarter 2025
VA Mortgage Rate Forecast: What to Expect in the Fourth Quarter Most forecasts place...
VA Loan Underutilization 2025: Causes, Laws, Solutions
The State of VA Loan Utilization in 2026 Despite strong benefits, VA home loans remain...
Karen Brazell Withdraws VBA Nomination
Karen Brazell Withdraws VBA Nomination Karen Brazell, nominated to lead the Veterans Benefits...
VA Disability Fraud: Washington Post Investigation & Reforms
Washington Post Probe: Fraud Inside VA’s Disability Program A Washington Post investigation...
2026 COLA Forecast: 2.7–2.8% Impact on VA Compensation
Social Security’s 2026 cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) is expected this month. Current forecasts...
LGY 25.4.2 speeds Automated COE, Eligibility API update
The VA’s Loan Guaranty Service (LGY) shipped release 25.4.2 in March 2026 to fix Automated COE...
2026 VA Loan Limit Jumps to $819K: Early Moves for Veterans
The Final 2026 VA Loan Limits will be formally announced by the federal government later this...
Government Shutdown 2025: Oct 15 Military Pay vs. VA Benefits
The federal shutdown that began October 1, 2026 has different effects for active‑duty service...
How Government Shutdowns Affect Veterans (2025 Guide)
During a federal funding lapse, core VA commitments keep running. Health care and most benefits...
NFIP Flood Insurance During a Government Shutdown: Keep Closings Moving
The National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) can be impacted during a shutdown. If authorization...
IRS Tax Return Transcripts (4506-C) During Government Shutdown
IRS Tax Return Transcripts (4506-C) During a Government Shutdown When IRS services slow, 4506-C...
USDA Loans in a Government Shutdown: What to Expect
USDA Guaranteed loans may face slower or paused conditional commitments when agency staffing is...
VA Loans in a Government Shutdown: What Changes and What Doesn’t
VA loans do not stop during a federal government shutdown because private lenders fund them while...
Government Shutdown Survival Guide for Veterans
Veterans and their families often have critical questions and fears about how a government...
VASP Program Closure: What Veterans Need to Know
The VA Servicing Purchase program is closed to new cases. VA stopped accepting submissions on May...
Top 10 Best Cities for Veterans to Live
Choosing the right city can make your VA loan work harder. This evergreen hub ranks nationally...
All Services Now Issue Form DD214-1 to Departing Reservists
Reserve members have long relied on the standard DD214 to document active service, but that form...
MDMA Trials for PTSD in Soldiers, What to Know Now
The use of MDMA in treating post-traumatic stress disorder among soldiers has moved from fringe...
HUD-VASH 2025 Registration Opens $34M in Veteran Vouchers
HUD has opened registration for the 2026 HUD-VASH voucher cycle, unlocking nearly thirty four...
VA Home Loan Milestone: What the 29 Million Figure Means Now
The Department of Veterans Affairs has guaranteed its 29 millionth home loan, a milestone that...
Tunnel to Towers Pays Off Mortgage for Injured Veteran
On August 21, 2026, in Stafford, Virginia, the Tunnel to Towers Foundation paid off the mortgage...
Judge Weighs Trump’s National Guard Deployment
In June 2026, President Trump deployed 4,000 National Guard troops and 700 Marines to Los Angeles...
Legislative Push to Expand VA Home Loan Access
The VA Home Loan Program has been a lifeline for Veterans since 1944, offering no-down-payment...
Federal Workforce Cuts at VA Threaten Veterans’ Care
Internal records now show that from 2017 through mid-2026, the Department of Veterans Affairs lost...
VA Launches Single-Close Construction Loans for Veterans
On August 6, 2026, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs officially unveiled its single-close...
New Bills That Could Reshape VA Loans in 2025
In 2026, new bills like the VA Home Loan Program Reform Act (H.R. 1815) are set to transform VA...
Updated MISSION Act & New Healthcare Legislation
Veterans and their caregivers are experiencing major improvements in healthcare access, thanks to...
VA Home Loan Reform Act 2025
The VA Home Loan Reform Act of 2026 marks a major shift in how Veterans access and protect...
VA Announces Expansion of Benefits for 2025
The Department of Veterans Affairs has unveiled a sweeping expansion of benefits for 2026, marking...
2025 VA Disability Payment Schedule & New COLA Rates
In 2026, the VA disability payment schedule continues to be a key financial resource for Veterans,...
Proposed Changes to VA Disability Benefits in 2025
VA disability benefits often serve as a financial and medical safety net for Veterans coping with...
VA Benefits Guide 2025 Released: Everything You Need to Know
Welcome to our extensive VA Benefits Guide—a prerequisite read for Veterans, their families, and...
MBA Calls for VA Partial Claim Program to Protect Veterans from Foreclosure
The fate of thousands of Veteran homeowners is hung in the balance as the VA-backed foreclosure...
Trump Signs Order to Establish the National Center for Warrior Independence
The battle against Veteran homelessness has long plagued national and local organizations,...
2025 Real Estate Commission Rules for VA Loans
The game of real estate has changed significantly with new rules based on a historic National...
2026 VA Loan Rates Are Lower Than Conventional Loans
Are you a Veteran, active-duty service member, or surviving spouse looking to buy or refinance a...
White House Reverses Trump’s Veterans Day Renaming Proposal
Veterans Day has its origins in Armistice Day, celebrated in 1918 at the end of World War I. It...
Less Competitive Housing Market in 2025 Benefits Veterans
Buying a home with a VA loan in the 2026 real estate market is a big advantage for Veterans....
Millennial Veterans Lead VA Loan Growth in 2025
Millennial Veterans are revolutionizing the housing market through robust use of VA loans. Unlike...
Veteran Homeownership Rates Reach 78%
Veteran homeownership rates have climbed to an all-time high of 78%, underscoring the impact of...
Soto v. United States and Combat-Related Special Compensation (CRSC)
Combat-Related Special Compensation (CRSC) is a crucial, tax-free payment for retired Veterans who...
VA Extends COVID Forbearance Through Summer 2025
Veteran homeowners facing financial pressures have more time and options to safeguard their homes....
Lawmakers Propose “Veterans Housing Relief Act”
The path to homeownership can feel overwhelming for many transitioning from Military service to...
VA Loan Applications Surge Despite High Rates
In 2026, mortgage rates have reached levels not seen in years, yet applications for VA loans...
Proposed VA Partial Claim Program Gains Momentum
For many Veteran homebuyers, the housing market in 2026 presents fresh opportunities and important...
Investors Pull Back, Making Room for Home Buyers
As of April 2026, a major real estate shake-up is taking place across the United States....
Owning vs. Renting in 2025: The $50K Income Gap
It used to be simple: you rented until you were ready to buy. But in 2026, that timeline has hit a...
How Trump’s Tariffs Could Impact Veteran Homebuyers in 2025
If you’re a Veteran thinking about buying a home this year, you’ve likely come across the news...
Drop in 10-Year Treasury Yield Will Impact Mortgage Rates
Big news today, April 3, 2026. The 10-year Treasury yield just dropped to 4.0513% after President...
Fed Interest Rate Cut and How it Affects VA Mortgage Rates
Recently, the Federal Reserve made a decision to cut interest rates, which has left many...
VA Foreclosure Moratorium
VA-guaranteed loans received temporary foreclosure relief in 2024, but that targeted VA...
How Trump’s Win Could Affect the Housing Market & Rates
The housing market is one of the most closely watched sectors of the U.S. economy, and political...
Trump Won! What it Means for Mortgage Rates in 2025
With Donald Trump set to assume the presidency in 2026, many are closely watching how his policies...
Will the 2024 Election Finally Bring Homebuyers Off the Sidelines?
With the 2024 election on the horizon, many prospective homebuyers are holding off on major...
What Happens to Housing Market if Trump Wins?
With the upcoming presidential election, market analysts, homeowners, and investors are...
Rising Mortgage Rates a Signal of What’s to Come for Economy?
Rising mortgage rates are catching the attention of homeowners, homebuyers, and economists alike....
Trump Seen as Better for Stocks, Harris for Housing
As the 2026 election approaches, a Bloomberg survey has highlighted a distinct economic divide in...
What’s Happening with Home Prices?
The U.S. housing market has been a hot topic of discussion, with fluctuating home prices and...
Housing Market Now Has 30 Renters for Each Home on Sale
The U.S. housing market continues to face an unprecedented demand crisis, with a reported 30...
5 Reasons Mortgage Rates Are Dropping
As we move through the latter part of 2026, mortgage rates have unexpectedly taken a downward...
How Inflation is Impacting the 2024 Housing Market
Inflation continues to shape the 2024 housing market, influencing everything from home prices to...
U.S. Housing Crisis Deepens as Home Sales Hit Lowest Since 2010
The U.S. housing market is facing its toughest period in over a decade, with home sales dropping...
Current Events Shaping the 2024 Housing Market
The 2024 housing market is poised to face several transformative events, significantly impacting...
Homebuilder Confidence Declining
The housing market has been facing several challenges recently, and one of the most pressing...
How a Trump Win Could Impact Housing Policy in 2025
As the 2026 presidential election approaches, many Americans are wondering how the outcome could...
Analysis of Housing Policies: Kamala Harris vs. Donald Trump
The housing policies of Kamala Harris and Donald Trump reflect distinct approaches shaped by their...
Trump’s Push for Deregulation: A Boost for the Housing Market?
The housing market has long been shaped by the push and pull of federal policies, and deregulation...
How a Trump Presidency Would Affect the Housing Market
With the 2026 U.S. presidential election looming, many are speculating how a Donald Trump victory...
Kamala Harris’s $25K Credit Impact on HomeBuyers
Kamala Harris’s latest proposal to offer $25,000 in down-payment assistance to first-time...