About this Event
Buying a Home with Your VA Loan: What Every Veteran & Military Family Should Know
Saturday, October 10 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Thinking about using your VA loan benefit to buy a home in Northern Virginia? Join us for a free, no-pressure workshop built specifically for veterans, active duty service members, and military families navigating the home buying process.
You'll hear directly from a REALTOR®, a VA-specialized lender, and a local settlement/title company, three professionals who work with VA buyers every day and will walk you through exactly what to expect from pre-approval to closing day.
What you'll learn:
- How the VA loan actually works, including funding fees, origination fees, and the lesser-known VA loan assumption benefit
- What fees you can and cannot be charged as a VA buyer, and how to protect yourself in a contract
- How the VA appraisal process works, including the Escape Clause most buyers have never heard of
- How to make a competitive offer in today's Northern Virginia market, even with $0 down
- What a settlement/title company does, and why owner's title insurance matters
- The full timeline from ratification to getting your keys
Whether you're just starting to explore your VA loan benefit or you're ready to start touring homes, this session is designed to answer your real questions, not just recite generic advice. Bring your questions. We'll have plenty of time for live Q&A.
Complimentary Continental Breakfast provided
Featured Presenters:
Jeannette Fisher, Account Representative, Legacy Settlement Services. Jeannette is an Account Representative with Legacy Settlement Services LLC and a title insurance professional with over 40 years of industry experience. Since the mid-1980s, she has owned and operated title companies and successfully closed thousands of home purchases and refinance transactions. Known for her expertise, professionalism, and dedication to client service, Jeannette is a trusted partner to real estate and lending professionals.
Ben Michaelson, Senior Loan Officer, Mortgage Star. [Bio — pending]
Mena Nakhla, REALTOR® & Military Relocation Professional, List With Elizabeth Team at Samson Properties. A lifelong Northern Virginia resident, Mena grew up in the area and still calls it home today. He sees his role as a guide throughout the transaction, arming clients with the information, data, and strategies they need to make the decision that's best for them. Not a one-size-fits-all approach. He specializes in helping veterans and military families navigate the Northern Virginia real estate market, from VA loan buyers to PCS moves, combining deep local roots with a genuine focus on client education.
Event venue & nearby stays
American Legion Post 177, 3939 Oak Street, Fairfax, United States
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