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Update, First Home Buying Experience
So.... At the moment I believe I have my list of lenders narrowed down to those that seem effective. I just recieved pre-approvals for the USDA Home Loan and I'm beginning to find local realtors for the areas I'm searching in. Everything seemed to be going well until I came to the realization that I'm not approved for as much as I was hoping for. The problem at the moment is that I'm having difficulty finding a home that matches the USDA guidelines and my pre-approved loan amount. And so the Hunt begins. Wish me luck all.