For the last few years driving through the Pence Gate on Fort Belvoir military families have watched the progress of the new $1 Billion Fort Belvoir Community Hospital could be seen. From the first set of plans to the finishing touches everything is being done to make the new hospital a world class facility. In…

Not everyone is packing up the car and heading to the beach this weekend. If you are staying in the DC area then the biggest event is the annual Rolling Thunder Rally. The rally started in 1987 with 2500 motorcycles riding through the streets of DC. Over the years the rally grew and now close…

First a disclaimer.  What I’m including in this post relates to the Regional Sales Contract used in Virginia.   Your area may have different terms that relate to contract contingencies. The answer is very simple.  You have a ratified contract when both the buyer and the seller sign all of the terms and conditions of the…

For those who read my blog you may get the sense that I’m focused exclusively on Department of Defense HAP sales. I admit over the last year I’ve been fortunate to help over 25 military families sell their homes using HAP benefits and I work hard to stay on top of changes and issues with…

Did you know that in 1984 President Reagan proclaimed the Friday before Mother’s Day of each year to be Military Spouse Appreciation Day? The purpose of this special day is to thank military spouses for the support they give to their family and other military families, to honor their contributions to the communities where they…

Half the fun of a PCS move is wondering if you can get base house and whether you want to get base housing based on what is available.   There is now a website that takes some of the mystery out of what you might find at your new installation.   If the housing is handled…

Are you a military family who has been impacted by the loss of value of your home?  Have you gotten orders and been faced with the decision to rent at a significant loss or face a short sale to alleviate your financial burden? Now is your chance to let  Congres know.  The House Armed Services…

Friday another lucky military family went to settlement using Department of Defense Homeowners Assistance Program benefits. Though by now I’m used to the routine of HAP sales and some of the bumps along the road this one falls into the WOW category. Not because of any issues but because from the day of contract ratification…

With over 320,000 active duty military stationed in Virginia and another 800,000 plus retirees scattered throughout the Commonwealth it makes good sense for our Governor and Representatives to enact legislation to support military families. During the recent legislative session Governor McDonnell signed into law 25 bills aimed at making life for military and veterans in…

It seemed like a crazy question and then I laughed. The buyer was headed to Fort Belvoir from Arizona they had checked and they couldn’t find Northern Virginia anywhere on the map. It just wasn’t there. Oh well actually there isn’t a Northern Virginia like there is a North or South Carolina it is just…