SoCalVAHomes.org now has its first fully wrapped van, SoCalVAHomes.org-Mobile! Be sure to be on the lookout for this van as it makes its way across San Diego, Orange County, Riverside County, and LA County helping our servicemen and women get the home of their dreams all for zero down, zero closing! If you see it take a picture of it and send it to us and we’ll send you a… Read More
Mortgage Forbearance
What is Mortgage Forbearance? Mortgage forbearance is not an uncommon arrangement between a loan servicer and their borrower, in which the borrower is granted a brief payment deferral, getting mortgage relief to overcome a temporary hardship. When the mortgage payment act of 2020 passed, officially known as the CARES Act, this allowed millions of homeowners to defer mortgage payments, immediately getting the mortgage relief they needed. Thanks to this mortgage… Read More
Temecula and Murrieta Real Estate: What’s the Difference?
Are you asking yourself what the difference is between Temecula and Murrieta real estate? Temecula and Murrieta are both in the southwestern corner of Riverside County. Veterans and non-Veterans are drawn to the area because it is a remarkably affordable place to live and very family-friendly. Both cities share a number of attractive, positive similarities, and they each ranked very well in a recent Wallethub survey. Wallethub compared 254 cities… Read More
VA Loans: A Guide Explaining Veterans Home Loans
Veterans home loans are among the best benefits available to active duty and retired military servicemen and women. Designed to help Veterans achieve their dreams of homeownership, the program offers affordable options regardless of a person’s credit history or cash on hand. Because there is no down payment required or minimum credit score threshold to be met, Veterans can explore a host of options for home buying, construction, and renovations…. Read More
Sponsorships
We Proudly Support These Organizations Semper Fi Fund The Semper Fi Fund provides immediate financial assistance and lifetime support to post-9/11 combat wounded, critically ill and catastrophically injured members of all branches of the U.S. Armed Forces and their families, ensuring that they have the resources they need during their recovery and transition back to their communities. Since establishing the Semper Fi Fund in 2004, we’ve issued 149,000 grants, totaling… Read More
Infographic: 6 Reasons to Buy a Home in Temecula
Reason 1: The Temecula Valley Is Beautiful Temecula provides a relaxed atmosphere for those who enjoy a country setting, rolling hills, and vineyards. Temecula has warm Mediterranean-like weather that is also cooled by the wind from the ocean. The temperature averages 76.5 degrees annually and peaks at 90 degrees in summer. Reason 2: Temecula Appreciates Veterans The city warmly welcomes Veterans and has taken several concrete steps to show appreciation… Read More
Infographic: How to Buy a Home with a VA Home Loan
Since 1944, the VA Home Loan program has enabled over 20 million Veterans to achieve their goals of homeownership. Buying a home with a VA loan is a straightforward process that more and more Veterans take on each year. Here are the six steps to VA home loan success: Step 1: Find a Qualified Lender Only lenders approved by the VA can originate VA home loans Though many larger institutions… Read More
Charities That SoCalVAHomes.org Support
“We have been blessed with great clients and a good business in 2012, and we felt it was absolutely necessary to give back to our community that supports us. These four charities share our common goals and beliefs of recognition, gratitude and helping those Veterans in need. They also have a local focus, so we were more than happy to financially support them.” – Peter Van Brady Operation Gratitude-… Read More
Affordability and Loan Limits for Los Angeles County
If you are a Veteran who is thinking about moving to Los Angeles County, then you might be concerned about affordability. While it is true that the cost of living in Los Angeles is higher than the cost of living for counties located just east (e.g., Riverside County), you might be pleasantly surprised to know that your VA entitlements can make purchasing a home in Los Angeles easier than… Read More
Gaga’s Performance and The Blue Angels Brought Tears To My Eyes
Hopefully you had a chance to catch this amazing performance by Lady Gaga at this years superbowl. Some are saying it was the best performance of the National Anthem at a Superbowl yet. What do you think? Watch Now And Tell Us What You Think