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VA and Military Home Buyers in Washington
Buying with a VA loan, guided by someone whose own family has bought with one.
VA home buyers in Washington: what you get
VA home buyers in Washington have earned a benefit that can make buying more achievable. My own family has bought homes with VA loans, so I know the process from the buyer's side.
We'll start with a lender who handles VA loans, so your pre-approval is solid before we tour.
Why Washington buyers work with me
I'm Shannan Werckle, a Broker-REALTOR® with eXp Realty and the name behind Greater Peoria Living. Washington is one of the towns I work in regularly, and I know how its mix of older and rebuilt homes affects pricing.
Illinois offers property tax exemptions for some veterans. I'll point you to the ones worth asking about. Always confirm with your county assessor.
Three grade-school districts, 50, 51 and 52, feed Washington Community High School District 308, and the grade-school district depends on the address.
How it works in Washington
- Every step of a VA purchase, explained up front
- The real cost of owning, taxes included
- Homes that fit how you want to live
- Offer options side by side
- A calm path to closing
For the full picture, see how I help buyers, or read more about VA and military buyers in Greater Peoria. You can also see the Washington overview or compare VA / Military in East Peoria, VA / Military in Morton, VA / Military in Germantown Hills. When you're ready, tell me about your plans or call (309) 740-0990.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you have experience with VA loans?
My own family has bought homes with VA loans, so I know the process from the buyer's side.
What school districts serve Washington?
Washington District 50, Central School District 51 and Washington Grade School District 52 all feed Washington Community High School District 308. The grade-school district depends on the address.
Washington
What va / military looks like in Washington
East of Peoria and East Peoria, with a historic town square and Five Points Washington.
- The homes
- Older homes toward the center of town. After the EF4 tornado of November 17, 2013, many homes in several neighborhoods were rebuilt, so a 1950s home can sit right next to a much newer, larger one. There has also been a lot of development over the last 20 to 30 years.
- Schools people ask about
- Three grade-school districts (Washington District 50, Central School District 51 and Washington Grade School District 52) feed Washington Community High School District 308.
- Getting around
- East of Peoria and East Peoria. Heading east from Peoria you cross the Illinois River into East Peoria, then reach Washington, and Eureka sits almost in a direct line farther east.
- Nearby
- A historic town square with a park and fountain, specialty shops and boutiques, restaurants, a local winery and the Cornerstone Inn, a boutique hotel in a restored 19th-century bank building. Five Points Washington, a performing arts center that opened in 2007, is home to the Heartland Festival Orchestra.
VA / Military: keep exploring
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