If you have ever sat across from a military family explaining what a VA loan can actually do, you know the conversation usually starts with two or three myths that someone’s buddy told them in the chow hall. We have been there. A lot. So we made a list. Here are the VA loan myths […]
VA Loan Myths Debunked: What Military Buyers Actually Need to Know in 2026 Read More »
When Permanent Change of Station (PCS) orders arrive, buying a home from out of state carries high financial risk. Partnering with a specialist ensures your housing timeline aligns with your reporting dates while preventing expensive geographic mistakes in the Kansas City suburbs. What Makes Buying a Home Sight Unseen in Kansas Different? Many service members
Why Use a Military Relocation Specialist For Your Fort Leavenworth Move Read More »
Moving to Fort Leavenworth requires balancing military timelines with the fast-moving Lansing and Leavenworth housing markets. To secure a home, families should start their search 60 to 90 days before their report date. Working with a veteran-owned boutique real estate team ensures you use specific military benefits while finding neighborhoods that hold their resale value.
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Shortly after reserving our lot in November 2021, it was time to find an architect. The Las Catalinas Town Builders maintain a list of approved architects. To start, we reviewed many of the architect firm’s web sites to see their past work and what was inspiring. We picked three architects to interview over a Zoom
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The village of Las Catalinas was established in 2006 by an American city planner from Atlanta, Georgia. The goal was to develop a car-free village like Mediterranean coast villages in Spain, Portugal, or Italy. 17 years later, the result is amazing, and the village continues to grow. The variation in architecture is beautiful and I
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Dreams. We all dream big ideas, but Christina and I could never imagine that this one would come to fruition. Most of our dreams are lost as we awaken. This dream started with us about five years ago. Never did I think we would be where we are today. In early 2021, we decided to plan
Establishing a Home in Costa Rica Read More »
Before our first trip to Costa Rica, I was asked by a good friend “let me know what you think about the VIBE”. I had heard about Pura Vida, but it wasn’t until I experienced a week in this amazing country that I understood why he asked me this question. Pura Vida, or pure life,
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During our latest trip to Costa Rica from 17 – 31 August 2023, we spent another few days in La Fortuna. This area was wonderful back in February and it proved to amazing again. While the rain wasn’t as constant as in the Celeste Waterfall area or Monteverde, storms did blow through almost every afternoon
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