One of the most exciting aspects of moving into a new space is dreaming up all the ways that you can design it to reflect what’s most important to you. But before you start rolling in the furniture and painting the accent wall, you’ve got to go through the actual home buying process. Luckily, the folks at Rocket Mortgage are here to make it equally as exciting as move in day—starting with their personalized loan options to help you get a mortgage that fits you, your family and your budget. We’ve teamed up with three women who recently bought a new place. Below, they walk us through a few of their favorite rooms and the steps they took to get there.
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How to Create a Space That Is Uniquely Your Own, According to 3 First-Time Home Buyers
Karen Blanchard’s Kitchen Renovation
A peaceful retreat from the big city
Karen Blanchard’s Design Studio
A haven of natural light
Brianne Manz’s Apartment Living Room
Clean, white and clutter-free
Brianne Manz's Kids Bedroom
Bunk beds with big personality
Lissette Pedreiras’ Sunroom Makeover
Feels like a vacation at home
Lissette Pedreiras’ Walk-In Closet
Prepare for a twinge of jealousy
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Participation in the Verified Approval program is based on an underwriter’s comprehensive analysis of your credit, income, employment status, debt, property, insurance, appraisal and a satisfactory title report/search. If new information materially changes the underwriting decision resulting in a denial of your credit request, if the loan fails to close for a reason outside of Quicken Loans’ control, or if you no longer want to proceed with the loan, your participation in the program will be discontinued. If your eligibility in the program does not change and your mortgage loan does not close, you will receive $1,000. This offer does not apply to new purchase loans submitted to Quicken Loans through a mortgage broker. Additional conditions or exclusions may apply.
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