My Parents Treated Me Like Their MAID—Until I Left Them With An Empty Kitchen On Christmas Eve

Your offer was accepted. Now what? This is the part no one really explains — and where most buyers start to feel overwhelmed. Once you’re under contract, there’s a clear sequence of steps that protect you and move you toward closing day. First, your loan moves into full processing. Documents are reviewed, conditions are issued, and updates begin. Then the appraisal is ordered to confirm value. During your inspection period, you have the opportunity to evaluate the home and negotiate repairs if n