When You Can’t Be There in Person  PCS moves have a way of demanding speed—and sometimes, speed means buying a home you’ve never...

We believe we’re making a rational decision. But are we?  The process feels deliberate: compare features, weigh budgets, calculate distance to work. But long before those conversations begin, something beneath the surface takes hold.  Understanding this pattern—how emotion leads, and rationale follows—offers deeper insight into how value is felt, and how homes are chosen.  

Buying a home is one of the biggest financial moves you'll make—especially during a PCS move when timelines are tight and stress levels are high. For military families, one major decision early in the process is whether to use a VA loan or a conventional mortgage.  Each option has its advantages. But depending on your goals, budget, and timeline, one may clearly fit better than the other.

Thinking about buying your first home in Maryland? Whether you're relocating from out of state, or finally ready to stop renting, your first home purchase is a big deal—and it's easy to make costly mistakes if you don't know what to expect.  At Salvato & Co. Real Estate, LLC, we help first-time homebuyers across Anne Arundel, Howard, Prince George’s, and surrounding counties avoid the most common pitfalls.