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Keeping Your Business On Track

What Every Military Spouse Needs to Know About VA Loans in 2025–2026

Military families face unique housing challenges — from frequent relocations to navigating VA loan myths. In this episode of Keeping Your Real Estate Business on Track, host Lindsay Shellhorn sits down with Lexi Lane, a military spouse and Coldwell Banker realtor in Brevard County, Florida, to unpack the realities, benefits, and opportunities VA loans offer for military families in 2025 and beyond.

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Waiting for Rates to Drop? Here’s Why That May Be a Mistake

Still waiting for mortgage rates to drop? You could be missing big financial opportunities. Learn why refinancing isn’t about timing the market—it’s about aligning with your financial goals. Discover smart strategies to lower payments, eliminate PMI, and use your equity wisely.

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Joe Knows Mortgages Minute

How to Establish Credit: 3 Simple Steps to Get Started

Establishing credit doesn’t have to be complicated. With the right approach — like starting with a secured credit card, becoming an authorized user, and making on-time payments — you can build a strong credit history that sets you up for financial success, from everyday purchases to future goals like homeownership.

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