This summer the United States Department of Veterans Affairs (V.A.) celebrates the 75th Anniversary of the Servicemen’s Readjustment Act of 1944, otherwise known as the original GI Bill. In addition to elevating the status of, and increasing funding opportunities for, the Veteran’s Administration, the GI Bill established the VA Home Loan benefit.

Mid-summer is upon us and the holiday season may seem a world away but, for new homebuyers, the space between now and the holidays should be used for long term financial planning.

One of the key points at which a home’s comfort and value converge economically is in the physical maintenance of the home.

For Southern Californians, it is axiomatic that periods of generous rainfall will be followed by warmer-than-usual summers. Our region, which typifies a Mediterranean Climate, exists in a constant state of flux in terms of water supply.

It speaks to the importance of homeownership that today one of the nation’s - and the world’s - most prestigious institutions of learning devotes a special center just to assess and promote understanding of the importance of housing to our nation, our economy and our people.

America celebrates National Homeownership Month in June because it takes an entire month to cover some of the biggest benefits homeownership offers to homeowners, their communities and the economy.

America celebrates National Homeownership month in June in honor of the biggest and best investment most Americans will make in their lifetime.

Home shoppers greeted the final month of our season-long celebration of homeownership with National Homeowner’s Month with some good news.

Buying and maintaining a home can be the best investment any American will make in their lifetime. Investing wisely in the upkeep and renovation of one’s home is crucial to the financial success of the investment. This is the reason we celebrate National Remodeling Month in May as the second of our season-long celebration of the benefits of homeownership.

The nation celebrates National Remodeling Month in May as part of a season-long celebration of homeownership because most homeowners will require the services of a trained- and certified professional remodeler at some point, especially when preparing a home for sale to meet any new standards or codes since the home was originally approved.

Whether to customize a home to meet one’s personal tastes and needs, increase the home’s value, comfort and/or energy-efficiency; or to bring the home to current development standards before it can be placed on the market; at some point, nearly every homeowner will require the services of a trained and certified remodeling professional.