The Benefits of USDA Loans

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Are you getting ready to buy a home and get a place of your own in 2019? It’s natural to start considering your mortgage options now.

If you’re looking for a home and can afford the monthly payment, but you have limited savings built up, it’s extremely helpful to find a loan that requires no down payment. Many people are familiar with the fact that this is offered by VA loans, but there’s another loan option that offers this benefit without you having to be in service or a veteran.

The USDA loan offers the option to get into a home without a down payment. In addition, the costs associated with a USDA loan are often cheaper than an FHA loan for the same loan amount.

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Festive Table Setting for Your Holiday Dinner in 7 steps

7 Steps to a Festive Table Setting for Your Holiday Dinner

Who doesn’t love eating good food with good people? Maybe that’s why holiday dinners are a tradition in so many households.

Hosting these dinners, on the other hand, can be a little overwhelming, especially when it comes to deciding how you want the table to look. We’ve broken down the holiday table into seven easy steps, so you can spend more time with your loved ones and less time setting the table.

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10 Décor Tips for Decking Out Your Rental for the Holidays

Décor Tips for Decking Out Your Rental for the Holidays Holiday-Decorations

If you’re a renter, you might know the challenge of space when it comes to decorating for the holidays (or any decorating, for that matter). You also might live in a rental complex that has strict decorating policies – especially when it comes to the holidays.

If you’re short on space or maybe have strict rental guidelines of what you can and cannot use for holiday décor, we’ve got you covered for 10 ways to deck out your rental for the holidays without losing your safety deposit.

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How to use Disable Veteran Grants for Home Remodel

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Did you know that you can use Disable Veteran Grants for Home Remodel and Home Improvements.

VA has three main grant programs to assist disabled veterans and service members with necessary home modifications.

This article sets out 3 viable options for you to take advantage of.  We set out detailed pros and cons of each option below.

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Tips for Hiring a Painting Contractor

Tips for Hiring a Painting Contractor

Certain home improvement projects absolutely require a professional. I cannot think of many homeowners who are ready to install their own HVAC, pour a foundation, or build an addition. Other projects, like painting, just seem to be begging for the do-it-yourselfer. After all, who isn’t capable of dabbing a brush in paint?

But painting is more difficult than it looks. So, it is with great pleasure that many DIY painters decide that it is now time to hire a painting contractor to take on the job. Let us find out what painting contractors do, how to hire them, and how to negotiate the best price for your painting job.

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