Prince George County Virginia Home Buying Grants, Rebates and Down Payment Programs 2017Equity First Realty® understands that saving money for a down payment and closing costs is one of the most challenging aspects of the home buying process. Partnering with various banks allows us to offer a variety of cost assistance programs and open doors through our partner banks for first-time, second-time, and luxury home buyers. Through these programs, buyers can put money towards a down payment and closing costs or receive a cash back rebate at closing. What’s currently offered through our bankers & Equity First Realty®?• First Time Home Buyer - Up to $5,000 in grant funding is available for the down payment, closing costs, and principal reduction of first-time homebuyers. Funding is provided a... 01/02/2017

Fort Lee Military Home Buying Program - VA Hometown Hero If you’re a resident or practicing physician, oral surgeon, dentist, health care providers, CPA, active military, veteran, law enforcement, firefighters, first responders, teachers and/or attorney. Equity First Realty recognizes your professional success, and the financial success that goes along with it. Our professional home buying and selling programs — which are only available to qualifying clients — are designed to give you maximum cash back rebate rewards and also offer you thousands in significant savings when buying and selling your home. The Virginia Hometown Hero and Military Appreciation home savings programs will suit you and your family needs.                                    Virginia Hometown Heroes Home Buying Pro... 02/21/2016

We're a full-service Virginia real estate company dedicated to saving our United States Armed Services clients lots of money, as well as providing incredible professional representation for armed services military clients and veterans serving all Virginia Military Bases. We can help you whether you're buying or selling a home. Basically, we give half our commission paycheck when you buy a home through us and we also protect our seller’s equity and profit margins by charging home sellers from 0% to 1.5% on the listing broker side no matter the price of their home. WE JUST WANT TO SAY THANK YOU! This is what we say to all those who have provided valiant service to our nation in United States Armed Forces. Whether you are currently on active duty at Virginia Military Bases, a wounded warri... 11/01/2015

Fort Lee PCS RELOCATION VIRGINIA - Marine Corps Base Quantico - Fort Lee, VAFort Lee VA Base Virginia Housing & RelocationsThat's why The Marcus Rice Team has worked with various military families and military bases in the Continental United States.  Even more important to you, I'm sure, is the fact that we WANT to work with military personnel to make relocation into your new community is as smooth and pleasant as possible for your entire family. The Marcus Rice Team are local experts who know answers to your questions about neighborhoods, schools, home prices, shopping, organized sports, restaurants and shopping in the area around your new post.  Our team provides articles about real estate and the area that you can read at your own pace.  We provide a link on our website to home searc... 11/01/2015

ARMY PCS RELOCATION VIRGINIA - FORT LEE MILITARY RELOCATION - PETERSBURG, VA,  Fort Lee VA Homes For Sale That's why The Marcus Rice Team has worked with various military families and military bases in the Continental United States.  Even more important to you, I'm sure, is the fact that we WANT to work with military personnel to make relocation into your new community is as smooth and pleasant as possible for your entire family.  The Marcus Rice Team are local experts who know answers to your questions about neighborhoods, schools, home prices, shopping, organized sports, restaurants and shopping in the area around your new post.  Our team provides articles about real estate and the area that you can read at your own pace.  We provide a link on our website to home searches in communiti... 12/21/2014

ARMY PCS RELOCATION VIRGINIA - FORT LEE MILITARY RELOCATION - PETERSBURG, VA,  Fort Lee Virginia Housing & Relocations That's why The Marcus Rice Team has worked with various military families and military bases in the Continental United States.  Even more important to you, I'm sure, is the fact that we WANT to work with military personnel to make relocation into your new community is as smooth and pleasant as possible for your entire family.  The Marcus Rice Team are local experts who know answers to your questions about neighborhoods, schools, home prices, shopping, organized sports, restaurants and shopping in the area around your new post.  Our team provides articles about real estate and the area that you can read at your own pace.  We provide a link on our website to home searches... 12/21/2014

ARMY PCS RELOCATION VIRGINIA - FORT LEE MILITARY RELOCATION - PETERSBURG, VA,  PCS moves are a fact of life for the families of U.S. Army personnel That's why The Marcus Rice Team has worked with various military families and military bases in the Continental United States.  Even more important to you, I'm sure, is the fact that we WANT to work with military personnel to make relocation into your new community is as smooth and pleasant as possible for your entire family.  The Marcus Rice Team are local experts who know answers to your questions about neighborhoods, schools, home prices, shopping, organized sports, restaurants and shopping in the area around your new post.  Our team provides articles about real estate and the area that you can read at your own pace.  We provide a link on... 12/21/2014

ARMY PCS RELOCATION VIRGINIA - FORT LEE MILITARY RELOCATION - PETERSBURG, VA,  PCS moves are a fact of life for the families of U.S. Army personnel That's why The Marcus Rice Team has worked with various military families and military bases in the Continental United States.  Even more important to you, I'm sure, is the fact that we WANT to work with military personnel to make relocation into your new community is as smooth and pleasant as possible for your entire family.  The Marcus Rice Team are local experts who know answers to your questions about neighborhoods, schools, home prices, shopping, organized sports, restaurants and shopping in the area around your new post.  Our team provides articles about real estate and the area that you can read at your own pace.  We provide a link on... 12/07/2014

HAP Homeowners Assistance Program: An Option for Military Homeowners with Negative Home Equity The Department of Defense’s Homeowner’s Assistance Program (HAP) was originally designed for members of the American military who are affected by Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC). Announcement of a base closure could cause a drop in local house prices, forcing military members to take a loss on their home sale. The HAP program is authorized in Section 1013 of the Demonstration Cities and Metropolitan Development Act of 1966 (as amended), to provide financial assistance to eligible federal personnel - including military, Coast Guard, and some civilian - who are faced with losses on the sale of their home as a result of a BRAC move. The government’s economic stimulus package, through the Amer... 11/23/2014

Virginia Military Short Sale Programs: The VA Compromise Sale Program The VA Compromise Sale Program The VA Compromise Sale Program is often referred to as the VA Short Sales program. Many homeowners who are looking to sell their homes today are finding that, in the current economic climate, the market value of their home is less than the amount owing on their mortgage. However, if their home loan was financed as a VA Loan, they may be eligible for assistance through the VA Short Sales Program. VA Loan summary The VA Loan is a program administered through the Department of Veterans Affairs, available to eligible service persons and veterans to help them to negotiate home loans at more favorable terms than most borrowers would have access to.   VA does not provide the funds; the mortgage... 11/23/2014

Virginia Home Buyer Grants and Down Payment Assistance Programs Virginia first time home buyer grants and loan programs - The Virginia Housing Development Authority (VHDA) offers programs for first time home buyers. The VHDA offers several loan programs for first time home buyers. Programs include low, fixed rate home loan/mortgages for eligible applicants with good credit and employment history. One loan program offered includes a conventional private mortgage insurance that allows home loans/mortgages up to 103% of sales price. Additional incentives and programs are offered to Veterans and home buyers in rural areas. To see if you qualify for any of the VHDA programs, check out their website for more information. The Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) also... 11/16/2014

We're a full-service Virginia real estate company dedicated to saving our United States Armed Services clients lots of money, as well as providing incredible professional representation for armed services military clients and veterans serving Fort Lee Military Base. We can help you whether you're buying or selling a home. Basically, we give half our commission paycheck when you buy a home through us and we also protect our seller’s equity and profit margins by charging home sellers from 0% to 1.5% on the listing broker side no matter the price of their home.  WE JUST WANT TO SAY THANK YOU! This is what we say to all those who have provided valiant service to our nation in United States Armed Forces. Whether you are currently on active duty at Fort Lee Military Base, a wounded warrior, ... 10/05/2014

We're a full-service Virginia real estate company dedicated to saving our United States Armed Services clients lots of money, as well as providing incredible professional representation for armed services military clients and veterans serving Fort Lee Military Base. We can help you whether you're buying or selling a home. Basically, we give half our commission paycheck when you buy a home through us and we also protect our seller’s equity and profit margins by charging home sellers from 0% to 1.5% on the listing broker side no matter the price of their home.  WE JUST WANT TO SAY THANK YOU! This is what we say to all those who have provided valiant service to our nation in United States Armed Forces. Whether you are currently on active duty, a wounded warrior, retired or a reservist, we... 08/31/2014

Fort Lee VA Military Homebuyer Rebate Program   Get a cash back real estate rebate when buying your home. If you are looking to buy a home in Richmond Virginia, then why not get a cash back home rebate? Just like retail product promotions for rebates where you get money back after you purchase a product, you too can get cash back on your home purchase! Equity First Realty offers to 1% or 1.5% of our real estate commission with buyers that use us as their representative in their real estate transactions. We are your premier Richmond Virginia Discount Real Estate Broker! The Internet has changed the way real estate is bought and sold. Today's consumers have information at their fingertips. That saves us time and money and we pass those savings along to you with a Home Buyer Real Estate Re... 07/20/2014

Fort Lee VA Military First Time Homebuyer Rebate Program   Get a cash back real estate rebate when buying your home. If you are looking to buy a home in Richmond Virginia, then why not get a cash back home rebate? Just like retail product promotions for rebates where you get money back after you purchase a product, you too can get cash back on your home purchase! Equity First Realty offers to 1% or 1.5% of our real estate commission with buyers that use us as their representative in their real estate transactions. We are your premier Richmond Virginia Discount Real Estate Broker! The Internet has changed the way real estate is bought and sold. Today's consumers have information at their fingertips. That saves us time and money and we pass those savings along to you with a Home Buyer Rea... 07/20/2014

Fort Lee Military Entertainment - SouthPark Mall, Golf & Movie Theater Links Here is highlight of a few things to go to or things to see when you arrive in the Fort Lee, VA area for your PCS or when visiting. 1) SouthPark Mall- Southpark Mall, located in Colonial Heights, Virginia, offers stores such as Sears, JCPenney, GNC, The Children's Place and many other shops sure to please the whole family. While shopping, grab a bite to eat at Knock Out Burgers, Picadilly Cafeteria, Chick-fil-A and more!      2) The Cardinal Golf Club - Military, 18 holes, $20.00 - $25.00 This course has hilly fairways and large greens. Water hazards come into play on two holes. The green fees vary depending on the rank of the military personnel. Tee times are done by a lottery system held every Thursday.   3)... 07/13/2014

ARMY PCS RELOCATION VIRGINIA - FORT LEE MILITARY RELOCATION - PETERSBURG, VA, CHESTERFIELD COUNTY VA, PRINCE GEORGE COUNTY VA PCS moves are a fact of life for the families of U.S. Army personnel That's why The Marcus Rice Team has worked with various military families and military bases in the Continental United States. Even more important to you, I'm sure, is the fact that we WANT to work with military personnel to make relocation into your new community is as smooth and pleasant as possible for your entire family. The Marcus Rice Team are local experts who know answers to your questions about neighborhoods, schools, home prices, shopping, organized sports, restaurants and shopping in the area around your new post. Our team provides articles about real estate and the area that you can ... 06/08/2014

Fort Lee Relocation - PCS to Fort Lee The Marcus Rice Team is your one-stop source for Military Relocation. Our website richmondvahome.com offers the helpful information and resources for military members and their families relocating/Permanent Change of Station (PCS) to Fort Lee. The web links listed below are provided to help you gather as much information as you need to make your relocation as easy and successful as possible. The Marcus Rice Team fully understands the pressures you feel as a Military Family making moves every few years at the convenience of the government. My team strives first to understand your needs and wants. Then we work to provide the ultimate service in satisfying those desires. We deliver service that far exceeds your expectations you can depend on us for all... 06/08/2014

Fort Lee Relocation - PCS to Fort Lee The Marcus Rice Team is your one-stop source for Military Relocation. Our website richmondvahome.com offers the helpful information and resources for military members and their families relocating/Permanent Change of Station (PCS) to Fort Lee. The web links listed below are provided to help you gather as much information as you need to make your relocation as easy and successful as possible. The Marcus Rice Team fully understands the pressures you feel as a Military Family making moves every few years at the convenience of the government. My team strives first to understand your needs and wants. Then we work to provide the ultimate service in satisfying those desires. We deliver service that far exceeds your expectations you can depend on us for al... 07/01/2012

Fort Lee Military, VA Homeowners Can Avoid Foreclosure There are many reasons why a military member would want to sell a home in today's distressed housing market. A permanent change of station move as part of an overseas long tour is one reason some are motivated to sell, another is change in marital status requiring sale of the home. Whatever the reason, if you purchased a home using a VA loan when the market was strong, you might not have anticipated selling the home under today's conditions. Depending on the housing market in your area you could wind up taking a loss on the sale of the home you purchased with a VA loan.For homeowners struggling to make ends meet, that loss could be financially devastating.Fortunately, some VA mortgage holders have an alternative called the VA compr... 04/22/2012