Arlington, TX

This weekend as I spent time in the DFW airport and Birmingham airport, I couldn't help but notice a certain distinguished presence. No, I'm not talking about the professionally dry cleaned navy blue uniformed American Airlines employees frustrated over yet another bankrupt day in paradise (or wherever they are flying) although I am sympathetic towards them, because, to be honest, most of the pilots and mechanics (and many other transporation related occupations) probably fall into the category I am about to post about, anyway... a whole other sort of "navy" blue or army green stood at every terminal. I am talking about the honor of the presence of so many of our servicemen and women returning home.

And I like it.

Safe and sound at my home with my garden stake American flag, I checked the mail after being gone only a few days. In the mail is a large postcard from the VLB, the Texas Veterans Land Board. A FREE Benefits Fair is brought to the DFW area by the VLB & Texas Veterans Commission. It is being held:

SATURDAY, MARCH 24, 2012

10 am to 1 pm - Come and Go

Tarrant County College Ballroom

2100 Southeast Parkway

Arlington, TX 76018

The purpose of the FREE event is to allow these veterans to learn more about...

• Home Loans
• Land Loans
• Home Improvement Loans
• State Veterans Homes
• State Veterans Cemeteries
• Employment Benefits
• Disability & Pension Claims
• Education Benefits

I am not a Veteran myself, so I was not sure at first why the VLB mailed it to my address. I thought it may be in the wrong box. So I looked. And then I remembered who I bought my house from. A pilot. A man who is my friend's dad from high school. I assume now that he is also a veteran since it was mailed to his name, addressed to my address (6 years post move). So... here is my announcement for those veterans who may not have received their own mail this week (6 years after you moved).

Veterans, it looks like a really nice event with plenty of servicemen and women there to answer questions you may have about the benefits you've earned. Right now, when the interest rates are lower than they have ever been and you guys and gals are coming home in volumes, and you look so young, like you may be first time home buyers, this event is especially good timing for you.

If you can't attend Saturday the 24th, you can call 1-800-252-VETS or visit the site online at www.texasveterans.com

p.s. You may want to double-check that you registered your new address with the VA and VLB.

p.s.s. I'm proud of you and it would be an honor if you asked for my help when you buy a home in the DFW area.

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Buying a HUD home in Arlington, TX. There are many good home buying opportunities in Arlington through HUD listings. Currently there are 11 HUD homes total in Arlington with 6 of those listed for under $100,000. The homes vary in quality and condition but even those that are lacking the appeal one would hope for could quite possibly be picked such a fair price that you could afford to put some money in for improvements. Some are ready or very close to ready for move in.

Something to know when looking at the possibility of buying a HUD home is that some are only open for offers from people who intend on living in the home(Owner Occupants), along with non-profit agencies and government agencies. In the case of the current listings in Arlington, there are only 2 at this time that are open to all bidders, including investors. But when there are HUD homes open to investors to bid on, they usually end up being a really great deal. Each home would have to be looked at on a case by case basis to see who can bid.

Another point to consider is the bid submission deadline. Some of these homes have a set date where they will accept bids through before they actually accept, or possibly accept, one of those bids. So if the bid deadline is 2 weeks from now, they may receive 10 bids and then after the deadline accept the best one or maybe not accept any. If they do not accept any, they typically open the bidding back up on a day by day basis. If they do not accept a particular bid, they do not usually contact you to let you know, much less make a counter offer, unless you are the one that is very close to something they like.

For more information on buying a HUD home in and around Arlington, TX, please contact Real Estate Agent Greg Brady.