Lancaster · VA / Military
VA and Military Home Buyers in Lancaster, Ohio
You've served our country. It would be my honor to serve you in your real estate journey.
Serving those who served, in Lancaster
You have served our country, and it would be my honor to help you find a place in Lancaster. I am a lifelong Lancaster resident, so I can help you explore the town, Fairfield County and the communities around it.
Talk to Jill About Your Move
VA loans and VA appraisals
I connect you with knowledgeable VA lenders who can explain your eligibility, your financing options and what to expect. VA-financed purchases have specific appraisal and property requirements, and I help you understand the process, the timelines and how a property concern could affect your purchase.
This is general information, not lending advice. A VA lender can confirm what you are eligible for.
Buying from a distance, and selling when it is time to move
Military moves do not always allow several trips to tour homes, so I coordinate virtual showings and video walkthroughs. If you are leaving the area or leaving the service, I build a selling plan around your goals and timeline. More on my military and veteran page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I buy in Lancaster without touring in person?
Military relocations do not always allow multiple trips. I coordinate virtual showings, video walkthroughs and communication with local professionals to keep your search moving.
Does a VA loan change how the purchase works?
VA-financed purchases have specific appraisal and property requirements. I help you understand the process and the timelines, and a VA lender can confirm your eligibility.
Lancaster
What va / military looks like in Lancaster
Older neighborhoods, a couple of newer subdivisions and lots of homes outside the city, about 40 minutes from Columbus.
- The homes
- Older neighborhoods without HOAs, a couple of newer subdivisions with HOAs, and plenty of homes outside the city limits.
- Why people choose it
- People choose Lancaster for its historic small city feel. It isn't as crowded as Columbus or Pickerington, the commute to Columbus isn't bad, homes are generally more affordable, and there is more opportunity for acreage nearby. It attracts buyers who want more house for their budget.
- Schools people ask about
- Lancaster City Schools has two junior high schools and one high school, in a new building that opened this fall.
- Getting around
- Columbus is about 40 minutes from Lancaster, and Hocking Hills, a big attraction area, is about 30 minutes away.
- Nearby
- Downtown Lancaster has several restaurants and shops, including O'Huids Gaelic Pub, Provisions Deli and Bakery, Maria's Mexican restaurant, Bob's Backyard BBQ and the Ale House, plus the Sherman House Museum (where General Sherman was born), the Ohio Glass Museum, the Georgian Museum, the Decorative Arts Center of Ohio in the historic Reese-Peters House, Gay Fad Studio, and Art & Clay on Main Street.
- The trade-off
- Compared with Pickerington, Lancaster has a historic small city feel, homes that are generally more affordable, and more opportunity for acreage nearby.
VA / Military: keep exploring
Ready to make your move with Jill Howell?