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Third time is a CHARM !

By
Real Estate Agent with Century 21 Redwood DC-SP98366576

Ben and Laura have a contract !

We're moving to Dundalk !

          You may have perused the previous blog about this young couple's journey from star gazing new parents to actual bonafide home owners. They have been through the wringer with full price offer's that were turned aside when the seller decided not to sell to the contract that wasn't a contract.

          Well, we kept searching and showing and pondering and suggesting. They kept viewing and talking and deciding. They took that leap of faith and made yet another offer.

ACCEPTED

         Now the process begins. Home inspection, appraisal and confirmation of the loan. There are still ups and downs that occur in every transaction. They are good with that. You see, it won't be long before this delightful young couple will sit at a settlement table, sign more papers than they could imagine and receive the keys to their NEW HOME.

         I know I have heard it somewhere before and there must be proof in this batch of pudding. The third time is a charm.

         Lourdes and I could not be happier. We just thought you ought to know, there is gold at the end of the rainbow. You just have to wait out the storm. When it stops raining, it is there for you.

Comments(9)

Susan Haughton
Long and Foster REALTORS (703) 470-4545 - Alexandria, VA
Susan & Mindy Team...Honesty. Integrity. Results.

You have no idea how uplifting this post is...I was dejected right along with them after reading the previous post - this is great news!!

Aug 20, 2010 03:36 PM
Bryan Watkins
LRA Real Estate Group - Mesa, AZ

What a nice post and success story. Hope the story has a happy continuing story for many years down road.

Aug 20, 2010 03:49 PM
Dr. Stacey-Ann Baugh
Century 21 New Millennium - Upper Marlboro, MD
A doctor who makes house calls.

Glad they finally got something.  Fingers crossed that it all goes well from here.  I'm looking forward to the post that says they are homeowners.

Aug 20, 2010 03:57 PM
Lenn Harley
Lenn Harley, Homefinders.com, MD & VA Homes and Real Estate - Leesburg, VA
Real Estate Broker - Virginia & Maryland

HURRAY!!!

They've been through a lot and it's a testament to the perseverance of all involved that success is near. 

Aug 20, 2010 11:41 PM
Richard Iarossi
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Crofton, MD
Crofton MD Real Estate, Annapolis MD Real Estate

John/Lourdes,

Congratulations! Sometimes they don't pay well, but there isn't a better feeling as a Realtor than to be able to get first time home buyers into a house.

Rich

Aug 20, 2010 11:41 PM
Patricia Kennedy
RLAH@properties - Washington, DC
Home in the Capital

Yeah, John!  And they are cute kids.  I'm hoping the transaction moves along smoothly!

Aug 21, 2010 03:30 AM
Andrew J. Lenza
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Holmdel, NJ

I've been following this tale. Stoked! Great job, J-Mac. I swear there's a little of Sicilian in you.

Aug 22, 2010 03:17 PM
Bridget "Mortgage Mama" McGee
SWBC Mortgage 410-960-2061 - Baltimore, MD
Maryland Mortgage Mama NMLS#196068

Wonderful News!  Next time you are in Dundalk, let me know, I'll buy you a beer!

Bridget  "Maryland Mortgage Mama"

Aug 23, 2010 10:37 AM
Ellie McIntire
Ellicott City Clarksville Howard County Maryland Real Estate - Ellicott City, MD
Luxury service in Central Maryland

Congratulations. Dundalk is a great investment in Baltimore County. They will be very happy there.

Aug 24, 2010 07:57 AM