Veteran Powered Real Estate

09/04/2024

Warriors! We need your help.

Volunteers are needed to help cut, split, and stack firewood for this year's Winter Preparedness Project - 28 & 29 Sep, 10am-4pm.

There is a need, and that need is BIG, to provide firewood, snow clearing and basic comradery to veterans throughout rural Alaska. As we get geared up for the start of winter, we urgently need your help to get ready to push out and serve these isolated veterans.

For more info, contact the Alaska Warrior Partnership at (907) 312-7229 or go to alaskawarriorpartnership.org.

08/03/2024

Alaska's Healing Hearts is a great Alaskan veteran service organization focused on helping service members and veterans refocus and reset through outdoor activities and comraderie.

https://www.alaskashealinghearts.com/ Alaska's Healing Hearts is a national organization offering year-round outdoor recreational opportunities for America’s brave wounded warriors and their families. Rehabilitation activities include fishing, skiing, rodeo, The Island of Hope and Healing, and var...

07/21/2024

Veteran Outreach Opportunity : Looking for some help stacking firewood tomorrow.

Location: 3817 Bogard Rd, Wasilla (across the street from Band of Brothers)

Time: 9:00am till finished

Task: We have about 4-5 cords of split firewood that we need to get stacked into transportable IBC containers for the MATSU Winter Preparedness Project. Firewood will be used to support low income and disabled veterans who rely on wood burning stoves for heat this coming winter.

Contact Steve with questions - 907 538-5347

07/12/2024

Calling all fun lovers!

Warm up! practice and play at Sleepy Hallow July 17 ⛳️ RSVP at VAREP.net/SCAKLLJuly17

Come out for the Stars and Stripes Golf Tournament July 26!!! 🏌️‍♂️
varep.net/alaskagolfjuly26

06/16/2024

Veterans, Advocates, Friends, Family and everyone in between - Contact your elected Representatives in D.C. and ask that they support HR 4335, VALID Act (in the House of Representatives side) and S. 2496, VALID Act (on the Senate side). You can google their contact info. Let’s fill up their inboxes. If you need help with contact info, let me know. I’ll get it to you!!

VAREP-South Central Alaska is in Washington DC this week to advocate for veterans on Capitol Hill.

This week, we’ll be meeting with Congressional staffers and presenting VAREP’s 5-Point Plan. Part of that plan includes getting the VA Loan Informed Disclosure (VALID Act) bill out of committee and onto the floor for a vote. The VALID Act would add specific verbiage into a currently mandated Informed Consent Loan Disclosure that would show VA Loan costs side-by-side against other loan types. It would provide full transparency to veterans when using their VA home loan benefit and put the veteran in the driver’s seat when choosing which loan type to use to purchase a home. It’s a simple ask and we think veterans have earned the right to know the benefits of using the VA Home Loan Guaranty. Even though it seems like a no-brainer, we are still facing opposition on the Hill.

Our Call to Action: PLEASE contact your elected representatives in DC and ask them to get behind the VALID Act.

In the House of Representatives, ask that they co-sponsor H.R. 4335.

In the Senate, ask that they co-sponsor S.2496.

Thank you for your assistance! Together, we can get this done!

We Are VAREP!

06/04/2024

06/04/2024

ASYMCA’s ‘24-25 Early Learning Programs are now OPEN!!

Enrollment for ASYMCA’s 2024-25 Early Learning Programs is Now Open! 🎓 Our Early Learning Centers, located on JBER and Eielson Air Force Base, are now enrolling Military children ages 3–4 years old.

2024-25 Monthly Tuition:
Age 3: $125/month (2 days a week)
Age 4: $175/month (3 days a week)
*Upon acceptance into the program, a $50 registration fee will be collected*

🌐 Visit our website to learn more and apply today: https://alaska.asymca.org/early-learning/

05/10/2024

Today, on Military Spouse Appreciation Day, I want to take a moment to honor all the incredible military spouses out there, including my wife Jennifer.

Your strength, resilience, and unwavering support are the backbone of our military community. As a 30-year veteran, I understand the unique challenges and sacrifices that come with this lifestyle.

Thank you for all that you do.💗 As a small token of our gratitude, we would like to offer the first 5 military spouses that comment on this post a FREE Coffee!

04/26/2024

Help us Sponsor a Veteran - VetCares is a 501c3 non-profit that operates Camp Cares, a peer camp in Montana where veterans go to heal. This summer's camps are in danger of cancelling due to lack of funding. Help us keep these vital healing camps on track by sponsoring just one veteran's attendance.

We need your help to send 16 veterans to Camp Cares in Montana to heal. Camp Cares offers two healing camps this summer: the July camp will be their first-ever all-female camp of 8 women veterans; and the August camp will have 8 men. Funding is tight this year and the camps are in jeopardy of cancel...

04/26/2024

Stop your scroll!! Take a Quick Hot Minute to send a note to your Rep in DC. AFSA is working to move legislation (HR 1282 - Maj Richard Star Act) that would change the current law that takes away $1 in military retirement pay for every $1 in VA disability rating compensation for vets rated 40% and under (Concurrent Receipt). Currently, 50% and above is Concurrent Receipt. The Maj Richard Star Act would extend Concurrent Receipt to all VA disability ratings. The form is pre-filled out for you. Just add your name and address and click send. Couldn’t be easier!!!

LEGISLATIVE UPDATE |

Today, AFSA as part of the STAR Act Working Group, took part in meetings with congressional staff about how we can waive the CUTGO rule that is preventing the Major Richard Star Act from being included in the NDAA.

You can help support the Major Richard Star Act by sending a letter to your representative which can be easily accomplished via our VoterVoice campaign found here: https://www.votervoice.net/AFSA/Campaigns/114954/Respond

More detailed info about the bill can also be found by visiting the link provided above.

04/26/2024

Help us Sponsor a Veteran - VetCares is a 501c3 non-profit that operates Camp Cares, a peer camp in Montana where veterans go to heal. This summer's camps are in danger of cancelling due to lack of funding. Help us keep these vital healing camps on track by sponsoring just one veteran's attendance. Link is in the comments and pinned above on the page.

03/02/2024

The MatSu Is Winter Preparedness project is looking for firewood to build up their supply to help veterans in need. If you know of someone that can provide up to 4 cords of good firewood at a reasonable price, PM me please.

We’ve got a veteran sister in Sutton in need of firewood today. If you’ve got a nearby connection please message me. Cost will be covered. We’re just out of good wood in storage to delver.
Thank you.
Also. If you or someone else you know has a decent supply, we’re looking to purchase at least four cord at fair market price to respond to the needs out here. And the need is growing quickly among our senior veteran populace.

01/31/2024

Who you work with matters!

Jason Stier, the VA Boss, is a rockstar 🎸🎸🎸loan originator (lender) that specializes in the VA Loan Guaranty. When purchasing a home 🏠using your VA Loan benefits, use someone who knows the program inside and out. You’ll be glad you did! 🎉🎉.

01/29/2024

Enjoy the snow tonight. Unless you’re mission essential tomorrow, JBER personnel have delayed reporting authorized. Drive safe out there!

01/25/2024

Veterans, This. Is. Bu****it.

Don’t fall for deceptive ads like this. Not all lenders offer the VA HELOC (Home Equity Line of Credit) program so a lending institution might, let’s say, create a social media campaign to walk vets off of a HELOC and onto their refi loan product, complete with higher interest rates and hidden fees. It matters who you work with! Use a lender that specializes in VA Home Loans. If you need recommendations for top notch lenders, hit me up in the DMs.

01/25/2024

Veterans! Take a few minutes of your day to complete this survey, please. Alaska Warrior Partnership is a veteran non-profit organization that ANY veteran can go to for assistance - ANY kind of veteran assistance. They then connect you with a person that is best suited to help you. I’ve used them personally for help and they came through for me. I can vouch - this really works. Your survey responses will help AWP to adjust to the needs of the veteran community. Your survey will help them be even more effective. It’s just a few minutes of your day…do it while you’re sitting at lunch today.

Annual Survey 2023.

01/20/2024

The ASYMCA is one a few options for military members who need help with food.

The ASYMCA Marketplace is here for everything you need to keep bellies full and homes running smoothly. From groceries, to easy meals in the barracks, and personal care items. The ASYMCA Marketplace is here for you.

Thanks to the generosity of our community partners, ASYMCA Marketplaces are offered at no cost to military members and their families, regardless of rank.

Times: M-F 0800-1700
Location: JBER 10449 Luke Avenue 907-552-9622

01/04/2024

🎂 🥂 Happy Birthday Alaska 🥂 🎂

On this date, Jan 3rd, 1959, Alaska officially becomes the 49th state…. and Texas becomes the second largest state in these United States!

01/03/2024

“Warming Hearts: A Community’s Resolve to Support Veterans in Need”

In the heart of the Matanuska Susitna borough of Alaska, the chilling reality of winter can be unforgiving, especially for those who have bravely served our nation. Tragically, last winter saw the loss of four veterans who succumbed to exposure inside their own homes after losing heat. These heroes silently battled the cold, never reaching out for help, and ultimately paid the ultimate price. Their stories have sparked a compassionate response from several veteran non-profit organizations this winter, as they unite to prevent such tragedies from recurring.

Recognizing the pressing need, these organizations have come together with a shared mission: to stockpile firewood and fuel that can be deployed swiftly in emergency situations. It’s a collective effort to ensure that no veteran in the Matanuska Susitna community faces the harsh winter alone. This initiative not only provides a practical solution to immediate heating needs but also stands as a powerful symbol of solidarity among those who have served our country.

The stark reality of the veterans’ silent struggles underscores the importance of fostering a community that watches out for one another. By pooling resources and coordinating efforts, these non-profits aim to create a safety net, ensuring that no veteran is left without the warmth and support they deserve. This winter, as the cold winds blow, the community stands as a testament to compassion, resilience, and the unwavering commitment to honor those who have sacrificed for our freedom.

As the firewood and fuel stockpiles grow, so does the hope that this collaborative effort will not only provide physical warmth but also kindle a flame of awareness and outreach. It serves as a reminder that, as a community, we have the power to make a difference and offer a helping hand to those who have given so much in service to our nation.

If you are a veteran, or know of one, that’s experiencing a crisis staying warm this winter, reach out for help. Go to alaskawarriorpartnership.org and click the “Connect with Us” link.

The Alaska Warrior Partnership is a community-based program dedicated to empowering Alaska's military veterans, their families, and caregivers. The program is currently conducting proactive outreach.

01/01/2024

🇺🇸 Welcome to Veteran Powered Real Estate! 🏡

At Veteran Powered Real Estate, we are more than a page; we are a community dedicated to supporting and empowering veterans in Alaska. 🏔️

🤝 Connecting Veterans and Real Estate:
We understand the unique needs and experiences of veterans, and we’re here to provide a space where veterans can connect, share stories, and find valuable resources. While real estate is a central theme, our focus goes beyond property transactions to encompass the holistic well-being of our veteran community.

🏡 Real Estate Insights and Opportunities:
Whether you’re looking for housing information, exploring real estate opportunities, or seeking advice on the home-buying process, you’ll find valuable insights here. Our occasional real estate updates are designed to empower veterans on their homeownership journey.

🌟 Empowering Veterans Beyond Real Estate:
Beyond real estate, we delve into topics that matter most to our veteran community. From resources for PTSD and disability issues to fostering a sense of community, we aim to provide content that resonates with veterans and supports their overall well-being.

🤗 Community Matters:
Veteran Powered Real Estate is a place to share experiences, ask questions, and find camaraderie. Let’s build a supportive community where veterans can thrive together.

🔗 Connect With Us:
Whether you’re a veteran, a supporter, or someone interested in real estate with a purpose, we invite you to engage with our content. Your input, stories, and suggestions make this community stronger.

Thank you for being a part of Veteran Powered Real Estate. Together, we are building a space where veterans can find valuable resources, connect with each other, and navigate the journey of real estate and beyond.

Let’s make our community stronger, one connection at a time. 🤝💙

01/01/2024

I asked ChatGPT to tell me 5 ways that a veteran homebuyer could use the VA Home Loan benefit to build generational wealth. This is what I got:

1. No Down Payment Requirement: Veteran homebuyers can leverage the VA Home Loan’s unique benefit of requiring no down payment. This allows them to preserve their savings for other investments or financial opportunities, contributing to long-term wealth-building.
2. Competitive Interest Rates: VA Home Loans often offer competitive interest rates, making homeownership more affordable over time. The lower interest rates can result in significant savings on mortgage payments, enabling veterans to allocate funds towards investments or retirement savings.
3. Refinancing Opportunities: Veterans may explore refinancing options, such as the VA Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loan (IRRRL), to take advantage of lower interest rates. This can lead to reduced monthly payments, freeing up additional funds for wealth-building strategies.
4. Home Appreciation: Purchasing a home in an area with potential for property value appreciation can contribute to generational wealth. As the home’s value increases over the years, veterans can potentially pass on a more valuable asset to future generations or sell it for a profit.
5. Rental Income Potential: Veterans can use their VA loan to purchase multi-unit properties, live in one unit, and rent out the others. Rental income can be a source of passive income, contributing to generational wealth accumulation while also helping to pay off the mortgage faster.

Remember, the key to building generational wealth is not only in the initial home purchase but in making strategic financial decisions over time.


I couldn’t have said it better myself. Thanks ChatGPT!

11/19/2023

❄️Whether you rent or own- open your curtains and let your windows breathe and don’t ice up ❄️

11/18/2023

My wife is posting this story about me. He is just out and about helping folks. Today he is out helping cutting up wood for the upcoming wood lot.
I’ll have some hot comfy food for when he get home. ❤️

The Emergency Response Team for the Winter preparedness program is out helping dig out veterans in need!

Great job VAREP - South Central Alaska Chapter

And huge thank you to the Mat-Su Health Foundation for supporting!

If you are a veteran or know of a veteran in need of emergency snow removal, or firewood plase sign them up

https://www.tfaforms.com/4920165