03/21/2026
🇺🇸 🚨 Big News for VA Buyers & Agents 🚨🇺🇸
VA appraisal rules are getting a major update starting May 1 and this is a BIG win for everyone involved.
For years, VA deals have been slowed down (or even killed) by outdated property requirements that had nothing to do with the buyer or the true condition of the home. That’s finally changing.
Here’s what’s going away:
✔️ Peeling paint repair requirements on homes built after 1978
✔️ Compliance rules for sheds & outbuildings
✔️ Radon requirements for builders
✔️ Fireplace certification & oxygen depletion sensor requirements
What does that mean?
👉 Fewer appraisal issues
👉 Less stress for sellers
👉 Smoother, faster closings
VA loans have always been one of the strongest financing options out there: zero down, competitive rates, and earned benefits for those who served. Now the process is finally catching up to the power of the product.
If you’ve been hesitant to accept VA offers in the past, it’s time to rethink that. 👀
Have a Veteran client thinking about buying? Let’s connect I’d love to help make it happen! 🇺🇸