I doubt that either of these two terrific people ever had to kiss a frog in their lives but they certainly learned that when it comes to looking for a new home that you do have to look at a few frogs before you find your prince.
In this case we found a few homes that frogs would definitely love. A little bit 
of water in the basement, overgrown yards and a few bugs for sustenance. However as with any house hunt you just have to keep on looking. We named a few of the houses along the way "granite house", "squishy basement house" and "overgrown yard house." In the end we found just the right house and yesterday it became theirs.
With a little bit of paint (who doesn't love a camouflage basement), carpet cleaning and a new refrigerator this home will be a gem. The home even got the parents approval, an important piece of the puzzle. Thanks to a VA loan, a cooperative bank (foreclosure) and an listing agent who stayed on top of their side of the transaction, we went from contract to closing in 3 weeks.
So another foreclosure in Prince William County is off the market and in good hands. Congratulations you two and may you have many happy years in your new home!
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Wow! What a happy story! I've never heard of a VA loan closing in just three weeks. Great job!
Wow, a foreclosure with VA financing in 3 weeks? You are one incredible agent, Cindy!
Great job and wonderful couple. Glad your market has a handle on it. Keep it going and make sure everyone knows you are the professional and that you know your market.
Cindy ... what a nice blog. Well crafted and to the point. And what a happy point! These days it's nice to hear a good success story. It made me smile!
I love it when things work out! Great story. I am sure they will be happy in there new home.
You must have a great mortgage person, and/or great buyers to get your loan done so quickly, especially a foreclosure.
Have A Great Day and Contrats!
I'm glad to see you had success. I'm forging the same path in the same county and have come across some of the same challenges. We'v been close a couple of times, but no prince. We got beat out on one contract. Multiple contracts in this market? Yes, occasionally.
Congrats to you! I love "you have to kiss a few frogs" which if you don't mind, I will probably use!
Cindy,
Congrats!!! The analogy is very funny.
Cindy-what a great story. It is always nice to hear a happy ending!
Hi Cindy...Wonderful news. Thanks for sharing with us. Just goes to show that anything is possible with the right cooperation (and some good luck).
Kathleen
This post is so nice1 Good to hear about good people getting a great house!