Bloomington · VA / Military
Buying a Bloomington Home With a VA Loan
Use the home loan benefit you earned, with a clear plan for your VA purchase in Minnesota.
Using your VA benefit in Bloomington
Our office is in Bloomington, a short drive from the airport and the VA medical center in Minneapolis. I'm Lesley, a REALTOR® with Bridge Realty.
Does Bloomington's city inspection help a VA buyer? Yes. Sellers must complete a Time-of-Sale housing inspection, so condition issues are often identified before you offer. That lowers the chance of a surprise at the VA appraisal.
Three reviews of one house
The city's inspection, the VA appraisal, and your own home inspection each look at different things. We explain what each report means and what, if anything, the seller should fix.
East or west
East Bloomington is closest to the airport and the Blue Line light rail. West Bloomington is mostly residential. We tour both if you are undecided.
How the VA loan works, step by step, is on our VA and military buyers page. See also buying a home in Bloomington, our Bloomington page, and, if you are moving on orders, relocating to Bloomington.
Your lender confirms your eligibility and your numbers. When you are ready, send us a message or call (651) 661-4770.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I still need my own inspection in Bloomington?
Yes. The city inspection and the VA appraisal do not replace it.
Is Bloomington near the Minneapolis VA medical center?
Yes. We can time the drive from any home you are considering.
Homes For Sale In Bloomington
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Bloomington
What va / military looks like in Bloomington
Bloomington is a city of about 90,000 on the Minnesota River, 10 miles south of downtown Minneapolis, next to the airport and home to the Mall of America.
Our office is in Bloomington. The city is split by Interstate 35W into a more residential west side and an east side with more business and retail.
- The homes
- A large, fully built city, so most homes are existing homes. The city requires a Time-of-Sale housing inspection when a home is sold.
- Getting around
- Interstate 494 runs across the north side and Interstate 35W runs north to Minneapolis. The Blue Line light rail connects the Mall of America to the airport and downtown Minneapolis.
- Nearby
- The Mall of America, the airport, Hyland Lake Park Reserve, Bush Lake, Normandale Lake, and 97 parks and green spaces.
- The trade-off
- Some homes are near the airport, so visit at different times of day to hear the flight paths.
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