Amanda Pasket, Realtor

05/30/2026

🏡 What are the advantages of the VA Home Loan Guaranty Program for Veterans and active-duty Service members? If you are a military homebuyer looking to navigate the current housing market, your earned benefits provide distinct financial advantages over conventional financing. According to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Loan Guaranty Service, the primary benefits include:

✨ $0 Down Payment Requirement: Eliminate the need for years of savings.

✨ No Monthly Mortgage Insurance: Save hundreds each month with zero Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI) premiums.

✨ No Strict VA Loan Limits: Borrowers with full entitlement face no cap on loan amounts, making jumbo loans over $1 million entirely accessible.

✨ Flexible Credit Standards: While individual lenders set specific benchmarks, the VA does not enforce a rigid minimum credit score requirement.

Market Efficiency Data: Did you know VA home loans closed in an average of just 32 days? That significantly outperforms the 45-day industry average for conventional mortgages.

If you need help securing your Certificate of Eligibility (COE) or exploring eligible property types (including single-family homes, townhomes, and approved condominiums), send a message today.

05/26/2026

New listing in Elgin, Iowa!
https://www.fayettere.com/listing325.htm

04/22/2026

A new program is helping first-time homebuyers in Eastern Iowa with one of the hardest parts of buying a new home: the down payment.
https://www.kcrg.com/2026/04/19/new-program-helps-with-down-payments-first-time-homebuyers/

04/02/2026

10/14/2025

I’m proud to share that I’ve earned the Short Sales and Foreclosure Resource (SFR®) designation from the National Association of REALTORS®! This certification equips me to help homeowners and buyers navigate the complexities of short sales and foreclosure transactions with expertise, care, and confidence.

09/19/2025

Fayette County’s former county home is for sale. County officials are looking for development investors or anyone with a vision to reinvent and give a new purpose and identity to the historic brick citadel built in 1930.

For additional information on the property's history and bidding process/deadline, pick up a copy of the Wednesday, Sept. 17, Union.
www.fayettecountynewspapers.com

09/14/2025

Only two weeks left to get your bid in on this property with tons of potential!

09/03/2025

https://www.realtor.com/advice/finance/2026-social-security-cola-boomer-homeowners-housing-impact/

08/27/2025

Fayette County’s historic County Home is hitting the auction block! This massive 40,000+ sq ft facility spans 3 levels on 5 acres and was once licensed for 90 beds.

Featuring:
✔ Commercial-grade kitchen & laundry
✔ Woodworking shop
✔ 2 newer water boilers (2010) & 11 air handlers
✔ Multiple remodeled 1-bedroom efficiency units

Formerly a nursing home, this property offers endless potential—from offices to redevelopment.

📍 Assessed near $2M
💰 Minimum bid: $100,000
📅 Bids due: September 27

Don’t miss this rare opportunity to own a piece of Fayette County’s history with huge potential for the future!

08/27/2025

✨ Another One SOLD! ✨
Congratulations to our clients on closing this chapter and stepping into their next adventure. 🏡💫 Every sale is more than just a transaction—it’s a story of dreams, hard work, and new beginnings.

If you’re thinking about selling or buying, I’d love to help make your story the next success!