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The timeline for making an offer after getting pre-approved for a mortgage can vary depending on your individual circumstances. It's important to keep in mind that a pre-approval is typically valid for a certain amount of time, usually around 60-90 days.  This means that you'll want to make an offer within that timeframe to ensure the pre-approval is still valid. However, it's also important to take your time and find the right home for you.  Ultimately, the decision of when to make an offer will depend on your personal situation and the specifics of the real estate market you're buying in. A trusted real estate agent can help guide you through the process and provide more specific advice tailored to your needs. 🏦 Sarah Picot 📱 202-251-5635 🌐 sarahpicot.net #dcrealestate #arlingtonrealestateagent #topshotpro #millenialhomebuyers #arlingtonva #homebuyingprocess #realtorlife #firsttimehomebuyer #newhome #openhouse

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Keys to Success for First-Time Homebuyers

Imagine with me...you’re waking up on the one month anniversary of you buying your new home… There are still a few boxes in the garage left to unpack, but your home feels so cozy already. You pour yourself a cup of coffee and sit on the back patio and watch the geese fly overhead, and you think to yourself, "How did I get to be so lucky?" Now, friend, let's rewind a few months so I can remind you, none of this has to do with luck. You did your homework, you took all the right steps, and that's what led you to this place. You saved your money, you reached out to an agent and a lender you trusted, and you were patient, waiting for the right house at the right time. It probably felt so far away from you then, this reality of waking up in the home you love, but you made it happen! Maybe you're on the other side of the dreaming phase and you're already in the home you worked so hard for. I hope you spend your days in that home enjoying everything about it. But maybe you're on this side of that picture...still waiting, still wondering, still doubting owning a home you love could be a reality for you. That's where I come in! My job isn't just to read contracts and lock rates...my job is to show you what's possible when you have an open mind and a lender with a creative outlook. I'm here to coach you, to guide you, and most importantly, to LISTEN to what matters to you so that you, too, can wake up, pour a cup of coffee, and look around and remember, "I made this happen!" #homeownership #fortwaynerealestate

🏡✨ Our First-time homebuyer just needed know she could! – Please share if you know someone who can benefit! ✨🏡 Every journey begins with a belief in the possible. Our client, a determined single mother, recently achieved her dream of owning a home for herself and her 10-year-old son. Last week, they moved into a beautiful 3-bedroom, 2-bath townhouse with a garage - a sanctuary they can call their own. Her story started in May of last year, with a credit score of 564 and a modest downpayment. At that time, securing a loan seemed out of reach. But instead of giving up, she entrusted us to guide her. We connected her with a credit partner, and she committed herself to the process. Months later, her diligence paid off, and her credit score rose to 641, opening doors to new possibilities. Just imagine if she had surrendered to doubt. The legacy of a home for her son to grow up in might have remained a distant dream. It's moments like these that remind us why we do what we do - knowing that we have the power to change lives. If you know someone who's dreaming of homeownership but feels discouraged, share this story with them. Let's inspire others to believe in their dreams and take the first step towards making them a reality. And if you or someone you know could benefit from our credit repair service, please don't hesitate to reach out. We're here to help!🌟 #HomeownershipDreams #ChangingLives #Gratitude #PeopleFocusedLending🌟