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Published On
May 1, 2026
Category
Short-Term Rentals
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7
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Written By
Kasey Hughson

Step 1 – Mortgage Pre-Approval Comes First

Before you look at homes online or attend showings, the most important first step is mortgagepre-approval. This tells you:

  • Your true purchasing power
  • Your estimated monthly payments
  • Your interest rate protection
  • How strong your offer will look to sellers

In competitive situations, a pre-approved buyer is taken far more seriously than one who is still“just looking.”