The VA Appraisal & Tidewater Process in San Diego: What Changed for 2026

VA home appraisal inspection San Diego

Quick answer: If a VA appraisal comes in low, you get a roughly 48-hour Tidewater window to submit additional comps before it's finalized. If that doesn't work, your options are a formal Reconsideration of Value, renegotiating price, paying the gap in cash, or walking away under the VA amendatory clause.   The VA Tidewater process […]

Best San Diego Neighborhoods Near Naval Base San Diego & MCAS Miramar

San Diego Bay and Coronado Bridge aerial view

The best San Diego neighborhoods near Naval Base San Diego (32nd Street) are National City, Barrio Logan, and western Chula Vista for under-20-minute commutes, or Point Loma for a coastal option. Near MCAS Miramar, Mira Mesa, Tierrasanta, Serra Mesa, and Kearny Mesa all offer commutes under 15 minutes.   If you've got PCS orders to […]