Evergreen guides on VA loans, PCS timing, BAH strategy, and the specific things that trip up military home buyers in San Diego. Written by Jeffrey Vidal — a USCG veteran, MBA, and licensed California real estate agent.
When your VA appraisal might come in below contract price, Tidewater gives you 48 hours to save the deal. Here's exactly what it is, how it works in San Diego's market, and how to prep before it happens.
The VA loan is usually the right answer — but not always. Side-by-side comparison of all three loans with real scenarios for San Diego military buyers in 2026.
Week-by-week playbook for PCS buyers closing in San Diego before their report date. From orders to keys, including the margin for what always goes wrong.
BAH used on rent is gone. BAH used on a mortgage becomes an asset. Here's how military families actually build wealth from their housing allowance in San Diego — with 2026 BAH rates included.
Credit scores, DTI, residual income, entitlement math — the real underwriting picture for VA loans. How to position yourself before talking to a lender.
Jeffrey answers questions from San Diego military buyers on every initial call. Free, 15 minutes, no sales pitch.
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