Once you're under contract on a home, it can feel like the hard part is over — but there are still a few things buyers should avoid before closing. In this video, Katherine covers the missteps that can affect loan approval, delay closing, or add unnecessary stress during escrow.
That includes opening new credit, making large purchases, changing jobs, or moving money around without checking with your lender first — all things that can quietly put financing at risk in the final stretch.
From an accepted offer to closing, staying organized and in close communication with your lender and agent matters. Reach out if you're buying in Orange County and want a second set of eyes on the process.