Veteran and Military Home Buyers Event Sunday June 22nd - Learn What To Ask Your Builder and Lender

Raleigh custom home builder and local lenders to share expert tips for building, buying and financing a new home, with an emphasis on special considerations and incentives for Military and Veteran homebuyers
 
June 16, 2008 - PRLog -- Raleigh, NC – Raleigh custom home builder Stanton Homes is co-hosting a Veteran and Military Home Buyers Event in Chatham County with local lender Meridian Residential on Sunday June 22, from 1-4pm.

Veteran and military homebuyers can get home buying and building tips from a widely acclaimed licensed general contractor/home builder and an award winning local lender, who will also be available one-on-one to answer questions about special programs.  

Lending industry expert Steve Thorne of Meridian Residential will address the financial aspects of buying a home, with the knowledge gained from over 20 years of professional lending experience.  

“There have been so many changes recently in VA financing, and financing in general,” said Thorne, partner in the Top Origination Team in the Triangle area.  “Even if you’ve been through the process before, you’ll want to be aware of how requirements have changed today, and how credit scores and other considerations can affect your financing choices.”  

Stanton Homes is one of only a very few builders to offer in-house new home plan adjustments to suit special needs or considerations. Changes to floor plans can include anything from adding more closet space or bonus areas to providing full wheelchair accessibility or other special concessions to meet ADA or Specially Adapted Housing requirements.  

“Asking questions ahead of time can save a lot of time and trouble, so that you really know what your options are before you have to worry about signing contracts or divulging a lot of personal information,” said Stan Williams, CEO of Stanton Homes. “We believe that informed homebuyers are in a better position to make decisions. We’re pleased to be able to help with that education process. In addition, Military and Veteran families have special considerations, and we want to make sure they are aware of all the options available.”

Multiple financial options for Military and Veteran homebuyers can also make a big difference in the bottom line.

“One thing to think about is whether you’ll be looking for conventional construction or construction to permanent financing, or a VA loan,” said Thorne.  “The VA process has really been streamlined, and the application is a lot smoother than it used to be.  However, the VA loan program does not offer a construction financing option, so in some cases you may be working with a combined approach.  Depending on the situation, a veteran or military buyer with excellent credit may actually be better off with another kind of financing.”

For homebuyers looking for unique features or building techniques, Stanton Homes offers advice and guidelines, as well as tips on how to decide which features will fit within a set budget.  

“Many of today’s homebuyers are planning ahead,” said Williams. “They’re anticipating special needs such as first floor bedrooms, wider doorways and easily accessible bathrooms. They’re interested in energy savings, and newer features such as rainwater collection systems. Military and Veteran families may have additional needs, and we want to make sure they are aware of options.”

Stanton Homes also offers a special program for military homebuyers, which includes an exceptional 3% discount off any Stanton Home, whether complete, under construction, or custom designed on a Stanton Homes lot or the buyer’s. This discount is available for all Veterans, retired, and active duty military, including all branches of the Armed Forces, Reserves, and National Guard, who have served honorably for at least one year.

Event participants will be able to tour homes, and ask experts about building attributes and processes.  They’ll also receive advice regarding septic systems, permits, building timelines, and more.  Attendees are encouraged to bring print outs of any home plans they have been considering, and can receive an onsite review of the plan, or can submit the plan for a free building cost analysis.

“If you’re building a home anywhere in this region, we want to provide insights that help you understand your options,” said Williams.

The Military and Veteran Home Buyers Event is open to all.  Lunch will be provided.  Event will be held at the Stanton Homes Model Home in Cattail Creek, just northwest of Pittsboro, NC.

Directions to the Veteran and Military Home Buyers Event

Go to http://www.stantonhomes.com/CattailCreek.aspx for directions to Cattail Creek, or call 919-278-8070.  Turn right at the second entrance to Cattail Creek, marked Construction Entrance.  The Veteran and Military Home Buyers Event will be held in the Stanton Homes Model Home, the first home on left.  



About Stanton Homes

Stanton Homes builds exceptional living experiences, with renowned, spacious, inviting custom homes in the Raleigh/Triangle area. Stanton Homes builds about 15-20 custom homes a year in the Triangle region of North Carolina, with unparalleled attention to details including signature elliptical and radius archways that set our homes apart. We build in Lee County, Wake County, Johnston County, Granville County, and beyond, on our lot or yours or choose from one of our custom homes now in process at Cattail Creek in the $250-$350K range in beautiful Chatham County.  Call Stanton Homes at 919-278-8070.  

Stanton Homes. Building Exceptional Living Experiences http://www.StantonHomes.com


About Meridian Residential

Experts on VA loans, Meridian Residential is an independently owned Mortgage Broker catering to the mortgage needs of current and future homeowners in the Triangle Area as well as all of North Carolina. As a full service Broker with over 60 combined years lending experience we have access to a multitude of top-notch investors and loan programs, including VA loans and other programs providing military discounts. Our entire team understands the inherent value of providing superior service. As such, we show our commitment to your satisfaction by staying highly involved and in control of the loan process, while making sure that everyone is comfortable and well-informed every step of the way.  Call Steve Thorne at 919-459-1300.

Website: www.StantonHomes.com
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