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She found it—a craftsman cottage with a blue door. Her heart raced as Sarah drafted the offer.

Maya knew she couldn't build a house on sand, and she couldn't buy one with a shaky bank account.

The "Under Contract" sign went up, but the work wasn't over. buying your first house checklist

Sarah sent Maya listings, but Maya had her own "Must-Have" vs. "Nice-to-Have" list.

Her lawyer made sure no long-lost relative of the seller was going to knock on the door claiming they owned the driveway. Chapter 6: The Key She found it—a craftsman cottage with a blue door

Two bedrooms (one for an office), a sturdy roof, and a kitchen that didn't look like a 1970s time capsule.

This wasn't just a "maybe." It was a document proving she was a serious buyer. In a competitive market, it was her armor. The "Under Contract" sign went up, but the work wasn't over

She interviewed three Real Estate Agents . She chose Sarah, a woman who knew the neighborhood's "bones" and didn't mind Maya’s endless questions about plumbing. Chapter 3: The Quest (The Search)