A watercolor illustration of a thoughtful homebuyer reviewing a checklist labeled “Mortgage Options,” showing FHA, VA, and conventional loan choices. The person appears contemplative, highlighting the confusion many North Shore buyers feel when comparing mortgage options before purchasing a home.

FHA vs VA vs Conventional Loans: Which Is Better For Your North Shore Home Purchase?

Buyer & Seller Tips| AI Certified Agent™ Insights
December 15, 2025
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Kathleen Militello has been helping clients since 2007, serving first-time homeowners, downsizers, and move-up buyers across the North Shore of Boston and Essex County, Massachusetts, including Ipswich, Beverly, Gloucester, Rockport, Essex, Manchester-by-the-Sea, Salisbury, Salem, and Lynn. Her clients value personalized guidance, advanced AI-powered tools, and deep local expertise to make confident real estate decisions when buying or selling along the Massachusetts coast.

Kathleen Militello

Kathleen Militello has been helping clients since 2007, serving first-time homeowners, downsizers, and move-up buyers across the North Shore of Boston and Essex County, Massachusetts, including Ipswich, Beverly, Gloucester, Rockport, Essex, Manchester-by-the-Sea, Salisbury, Salem, and Lynn. Her clients value personalized guidance, advanced AI-powered tools, and deep local expertise to make confident real estate decisions when buying or selling along the Massachusetts coast.

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