Thomas Short

Thomas Short is a personal finance writer based in Seattle. His work has appeared in Entrepreneur, Huffington Post, The Mortgage Reports, and more.


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The Different VA Purchase Loan Options

The Different VA Purchase Loan Options

Posted on: October 16, 2018

Veterans have access to the three different types of loans: the purchase loan, the VA cash-out refinance and the VA streamline refinance (IRRRL). When looking to buy a home, only […]


New Pentagon Weapons Found To Be Vulnerable To Cyber Attack

New Pentagon Weapons Found To Be Vulnerable To Cyber Attack

Posted on: October 10, 2018

As the internet and connectivity start to take larger roles in every field, the security of connections and who has access to information has become a larger issue. Businesses are […]


Questions Most First Time VA Home Buyers Have

Questions Most First Time VA Home Buyers Have

Posted on: October 5, 2018

Buying a home is a big financial decision – likely the biggest you’re going to make in your life so far. There are tons of things to know and plan […]


VA Loans Are Growing In Popularity. Is Now The Time To Use One?

VA Loans Are Growing In Popularity. Is Now The Time To Use One?

Posted on: September 28, 2018

When home buyers look at mortgage options, they tend to default to conventional or FHA loans. After all, these are the two most popular mortgage types for home buyers. But […]


Are VA Loan Rates On The Rise?

Are VA Loan Rates On The Rise?

Posted on: September 14, 2018

The housing market has been red hot for the past few years, and home rises have been skyrocketing around the country. Home buyers that have worried about affordability point to […]


Selling Your Home? Invest in Smart Tech

Selling Your Home? Invest in Smart Tech

Posted on: September 11, 2018

When it comes down to it, homeowners looking to sell only want two things: to sell them home quickly and for a lot of money. There are tons of tricks […]


VA Loan Interview: Breaking Myths about the VA Loan Program

VA Loan Interview: Breaking Myths about the VA Loan Program

Posted on: September 7, 2018

>>Veteran and Hawaii real estate agent Bernard Edwards talks with VA loan expert William Doom about what makes the VA loan so special and a benefit no Veteran should pass […]


Energy Efficient Home Improvements That Save Money

Energy Efficient Home Improvements That Save Money

Posted on: August 21, 2018

Homeownership can often mean updating and upgrading your home. Lightbulbs can need replacing, furniture could go out of style and appliances can break, all making you think about what you’ll […]


New Defense Bill Gives Troops Pay Raise

New Defense Bill Gives Troops Pay Raise

Posted on: August 16, 2018

On Monday the 13th, President Trump singed a new bill that secures $717 billion in funding for the military in 2019. Notably, a portion of the funding will go toward […]


6 Tips For Responsible New Homeowners

6 Tips For Responsible New Homeowners

Posted on: July 31, 2018

Nothing you’ve done up to this point compares to owning a home. Buying a home is often the biggest purchase someone has made in their life, and it’s a big […]