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What Is A VA Loan? A Veterans Guide To Home Ownership

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                      Those dear men and women that choose to serve the USA through military service, our country owes a great bit of gratitude. One of the ways we show that gratitude is through the VA loan. Since 1944, qualifying veterans have used the benefit offered through the federal government to purchase a home and carve out their little spot in the world. The following information is intended as a guide to help you understand who is eligible for the  VA loan  and how it works. Many people ask what is a VA Mortgage? Another common question is how does a VA loan work? Our guide should give you a great understanding of the VA mortgage. Basics of the VA Mortgage There are several types of loans available for most homeowners. However, the VA loan is unique in the fact that only qualifying veterans can apply for the mortgage. These following  VA mortgage facts  offer a few distinct advantages over other loans. Down Payment is not required  – The most talked about aspect

How to Remove a Popcorn Ceiling

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               Popcorn Ceiling Removal Tips One of the more popular home renovation searches is  how to remove a popcorn ceiling . With good reason as popcorn ceilings are no longer an appealing feature in today’s homes. Popcorn ceilings were all the rage in the 1960s and for many years after – partly because people liked them, and partly because they made building homes that much easier. As a builder, you didn’t have to create a perfect ceiling with all its tough angles and lines. You could just popcorn the ceiling instead, which covered up any imperfections. Today, few buyers are interested in retaining the popcorn material on their ceilings. The material and texture is unattractive, tends to hold on to dust and makes a space seem smaller and less appealing. So how hard is it to get rid of the popcorn ceiling? Fortunately, there are several ways to take back your ceiling, one of which is sure to fit your needs and your goals for your home. If you are going to be selling yo