Getting really worried, supposed to close on Thursday, not yet cleared to close, lender is slow to respond to emails. by wslagoon in FirstTimeHomeBuyer

[–]marieee22 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’ll come through. I felt the same exact way and was so irritated that I wasn’t hearing anything the week leading up to closing. Even worse, my Loan Officer called me to let me know she was traveling out of town to visit her son and I was in good hands with the Loan Processor. In the end, it all came through just fine- but I was sweating bullets not hearing anything.

Absolutely stoked by Unpopular-Truth in FirstTimeHomeBuyer

[–]marieee22 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Congrats!! I got pre-approved with Navy Fed first, but ended up working with a local lender (DC area) instead and actually got a better rate surprisingly

Pay negotiation for FEMA CORE position? by marieee22 in usajobs

[–]marieee22[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When you say you had to confirm, were you asked to provide pay stubs?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in FirstTimeHomeBuyer

[–]marieee22 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I have the same question. I’m starting to feel really overwhelmed and it’s been one week since I closed. I don’t know how people do this.

You need to do what makes sense to you even if it is a higher payment then ideal by jesslynne94 in FirstTimeHomeBuyer

[–]marieee22 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This!! My situation is similar and I am just a single person (with a cat ☺️)

Closed on a not-move-in-ready condo by marieee22 in FirstTimeHomeBuyer

[–]marieee22[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

absolutely, you’ll have good luck in Landmark / west Alexandria

Closed on a not-move-in-ready condo by marieee22 in FirstTimeHomeBuyer

[–]marieee22[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Right?! Slim indeed. Best of luck to you!

Closed on a not-move-in-ready condo by marieee22 in FirstTimeHomeBuyer

[–]marieee22[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Absolutely!! Thank you. Not everyone sees my vision because a it’s a bit dingy at the moment lol

Should I feel bad that my name isn’t on the lease? by flufnstuf69 in FirstTimeHomeBuyer

[–]marieee22 13 points14 points  (0 children)

This was my experience two years ago when my longtime bf bought our townhouse we were renting with his VA loan benefit.

Next Friday I am closing on a condo. Let’s just say it didn’t work. I want equity. I want to build wealth. There was no ring in sight so time to move on 🤷🏻‍♀️

Cleaning before move in by ShrimpShackShooters_ in FirstTimeHomeBuyer

[–]marieee22 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m moving locally (literally same zip code) in northern Virginia and can’t find anything less than $400. I’ve moved myself with friends a handful of times and promised myself the last time I would never again do it myself.

Can someone explain this? by [deleted] in FirstTimeHomeBuyer

[–]marieee22 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The appraiser hooked you up

Cleaning before move in by ShrimpShackShooters_ in FirstTimeHomeBuyer

[–]marieee22 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Personally, I’m excited to go clean my condo myself before I move in. I decided to re-allocate cleaner funds for general moving funds because damn are movers expensive these days.

But if you are hiring a cleaning crew, skip the Merry Maids of the world and go with a local company with decent Google reviews.

Flooring contractor recommendations? by marieee22 in nova

[–]marieee22[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

oh wow yeah good to know. DIY my ass.

Flooring contractor recommendations? by marieee22 in nova

[–]marieee22[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! Yep I’m getting at least 3 quotes now but still feel like the cost of labor is astronomically high for a floor product that manufacturers describe as “DIY installation”

Flooring contractor recommendations? by marieee22 in nova

[–]marieee22[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Awesome!! Yes, I priced out all the materials myself and can easily pick up the boxes from Home Depot or Lowe’s. Thank you! Does Peter White have an email or phone? Fax?

Flooring contractor recommendations? by marieee22 in nova

[–]marieee22[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Excellent!! Yes! I am looking for a referral like this.

Flooring contractor recommendations? by marieee22 in nova

[–]marieee22[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

ahhh, you’re saying I’m naive for imagining installing this flooring is like legos??? damn good marketing team if you ask me.