Tim Lucas

Tim Lucas spent 11 years in the mortgage industry before joining Full Beaker to head up its mortgage websites. He's helped thousands of families buy and refinance real estate at banks and mortgage companies, and now continues that mission at ThisIsMortgage.com. Tim has been featured in national publications such as Time, U.S. News and World Report, MSN, Scotsman Guide, and more.


Articles by Tim Lucas


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7 Parts of Home Buying that Most Consumers Know Nothing About

Posted on: March 14, 2014

by Ed Kunkel, Jr., Realtor® and U.S. Army Veteran What an exciting time it is!  You made an offer on a home that was either accepted or you and the […]


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Why Military Families should use a Military Friendly Realtor

Posted on: March 9, 2014

by Ed Kunkel, Jr., Realtor® and U.S. Army Veteran Whichever professional you choose, they are your advocate to help you in your Real Estate matters.  That can be a good […]


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2014 Mortgage Rate Predictions

Posted on: March 6, 2014

The mortgage market has been on an unpredictable roller coaster ride since the finance debacle of 2008. With rapid shifts in economic conditions, substantial involvement from the federal government, and changing […]


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Real Life Success Stories from VA Home Buyers

Posted on: March 2, 2014

by Lee Nelson Many veterans like Ernest Brown are choosing VA (Veterans Administration) home loans for their mortgages because they have become one of the most attractive and doable loans […]


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Interview with CJ Grisham of A Soldier’s Perspective

Posted on: February 21, 2014

Back in early 2013, MilitaryVALoan.com had the opportunity to interview CJ Grisham, a well-known veteran blogger and proponent of free speech.  We talked to CJ about his blog, his beliefs, […]


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13 Tips for Your Military Transition

Posted on: February 17, 2014

by Ron Bennett, 35-year U.S. Army Veteran After 35 years of service, it was time to retire from the military. So what was I to do then? This is a […]


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Should I Offer a Lower Price?

Posted on: February 10, 2014

by Realtor® and U.S. Army Veteran Ed Kunkel, Jr. When should I offer a lower price, or a higher price than the seller is asking? How negotiable is the price?  […]


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Doing Business Locally

Posted on: February 1, 2014

by Ed Kunkel, Jr., Realtor® and US Military Veteran Buying local truly benefits you and the community where you live. Your business benefits the local economy. When you are buying […]


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VA Home Loans not Affected by CFPB’s Qualfied Mortgage (QM) or Ability to Repay Rules

Posted on: January 19, 2014

You might have heard about new regulations rolled out on January 10, 2014 by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) called the Qualified Mortgage rule – or QM – and […]


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2013: Simply Amazing year for VA Home Loans and VA Loan Rates

Posted on: January 16, 2014

2013 will go down in history as one of the greatest years for the VA home loan program in history. Approximately 630,000 VA home loans were issued totaling $142 billion […]