VA Appraisal Property Rules: The Minimum Property Requirements That Decide Whether Your VA Deal Closes

Douglas Wilkerson

Published on: 13/10/2026

VA appraisals check more than value — they enforce Minimum Property Requirements. Here's the real MPR checklist, the 2026 rule changes, and what gets fixed vs. waived.

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VA Appraisal Came In Low? The Tidewater Initiative, Reconsideration of Value, and the Escape Clause Explained

Douglas Wilkerson

Published on: NaN/NaN/NaN

A low VA appraisal doesn't have to kill your deal. Tidewater, Reconsideration of Value, and the escape clause give VA buyers real options. Here's the playbook.

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