Posts made by author 'Audrey Payne'

VA loans have amazing benefits for veterans.

Rightfully so, our nation's heroes deserve easy access to financing a brand new home.

One of the benefits of being approved for a VA loan is the lack of a down payment requirement.

Veterans do not have to make a down payment, which is great since a lot of people struggle with saving up for a new home.

However, are there benefits to making a down payment?

Should veterans ever consider this option?

Any veteran that wants to lower their funding fee can make a down payment.

This is simply a one-time fee used to lower the cost that U.S. taxpayers have to make to fujnd the VA loan program.

By not making a down payment, the funding...

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It doesn't take long for our homes to become unorganized. Every time you pin another takeout menu to the fridge, throw an old sweater in the back of a closet, or put a half-dead marker back in a drawer, you are just acquiring more and more clutter. Here are 5 easy tasks you can complete in no time to keep your home feeling fresh and organized.

 1. Clean out junk drawer

You'd be lying to yourself if you think this doesn't need to be taken care of. We all have that one, or maybe even two (oops), drawers in...

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Millions of homeowners share their house with dogs, cats, reptiles, fish, hamsters, birds and many other types of or world's finest creatures. We all love our pets dearly, but when it comes to selling your home, it is best to keep pet exposure to a minimum. Here are five things that you should do it you are a pet-owner who is ready to put their home on the market:

1. Relocate pets during showings

If you are not at your home during showings, then there is no reason for your pets to be their either. I know it is hard to believe, but some people might not love your animals as much as you do.

The easiest way tp allow a buyer to focus on the beauty of your home is by eliminating any distractions, and pets happen to be one of those distractions. You don't want a buyer to open a closet and be surprised by a cat sleeping on the...

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Buying a home is exciting, nerve-wracking and even chaotic at times. If you are a first-time home-buyer, it can be difficult to know here to start with this process. To make life a littler easier for you, here are six things you will want to do before starting your house-hunting journey:

1. Have your paperwork ready

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The real estate process requires a lot of work on both a buyer and seller's end, but the best part about having a Realtor is that they will do most of that work for you.

If you are already working full-time, will you be able to put together an open house, find potential buyers,

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