Military Relocation Guide

Service men and women are our country’s greatest assets, and life in the military means relocating from time to time. Every few years, service members receive relocation orders to move to a new base. Joint Base Charleston, formerly known as Charleston Air Force Base and the United States Navy Naval Support Activity, supports more than 20,000 active-duty, reserve and civilian personnel. If you have received relocation orders to Charleston, chances are you will want to browse Charleston homes for sale to find a new house for you and your family. At Crescent Homes, we know what a strain this can be for active duty military members, which is why we want to not only help you own the home of your dreams, but also secure the financing to do so. Buy a new home in Charleston, SC by Crescent Homes, a local new home builder for the last 25 years.

Financing

Unless you plan to purchase your home with cash, chances are you will need financing for your purchase. Active duty military service members are privy to exclusive benefits. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs backs special mortgages to eligible military personnel and veterans. These mortgages include 100 percent financing with no money down and a home loan guaranty benefit that protects a portion of the loan, allowing lenders to offer more favorable terms without requiring private mortgage insurance. Benefits laid out in the Service members Civil Relief Act (SCRA) state that VA loans have special foreclosure protections and are subject to an active military loan modification program in the event that buyers fall behind on payments. Even if you cease to continue active duty while in your home, the benefits of the SCRA will remain intact for a full year. If you need assistance obtaining financing for your home, the mortgage consultants at Crescent Homes are prepared to help you find the mortgage that is right for you. We feature direct preferred financing programs designed specifically with military service men and women in mind. Buy a new home in Charleston, SC by Crescent Homes, a local new home builder for the last 25 years.

Location

Location is one of the most important factors when choosing a home. As a military service member, you not only want be close to base, but also a short drive from premier shopping, dining, schools and attractions in the greater Charleston area. Indigo Palms is a planned community that offers all those benefits and more. The neighborhood is in North Charleston off Ashley Phosphate Road. That means residents enjoy a short ten minute commute to and from Joint Base Charleston without the hustle and bustle of I-26 traffic. Several high-end golf courses are nearby for off-duty fun, and shopping and dining in downtown Charleston is only 20 minutes away. Furthermore, Indigo Palms is located within Dorchester District number two, meaning children living in the community will attend award-winning public elementary, middle and high school campuses. Buy a new home in Charleston, SC by Crescent Homes, a local new home builder for the last 25 years.

Amenities

Location and financing are key elements in choosing a home, but property and neighborhood amenities play an equally important role. More and more people are choosing our properties because of the impeccable attention to detail and luxurious amenities included with every purchase. All homes are semi-customizable and built with the homeowner in mind. Serving our country is no easy job, and we believe that you should keep more of the money that you earn. That is why we offer high-efficiency properties with energy-saving features at highly affordable prices. Our goal is to save you thousands of dollars in heating, cooling, water usage and energy costs every year. The Indigo Palms neighborhood itself is highly sought after by area buyers. Sidewalks line the streets, and a neighborhood playground, picnic area and sports fields are private to community members. Perhaps one of the biggest perks is a junior Olympic swimming pool that offers hours of endless fun with your family away from base. Buy a new home in Charleston, SC by Crescent Homes, a local new home builder for the last 25 years.

Call for a Free Tour

If your call to service brings you to Charleston, look to Crescent Homes for your next home purchase. Not only we will be by your side through every step of the buying process, we also provide warranties that protect you from maintenance expenses long after you close on your home. For more information about our Charleston homes for sale or to schedule a tour of a model home, contact our office today. We enjoy working with military members, and we look forward to making your transition as easy and enjoyable as possible.

SOURCE

http://www.benefits.va.gov/homeloans

For more information about Indigo Palms or the North Charleston, SC area, email us at info@crescenthomes.net.

Indigo Palms
8400 Loggers Run
North Charleston, SC 29420
410.562.4939