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You’ve survived inspections, negotiated repairs, and now it’s time for the finish line: Closing Day. But what really happens between the inspection report and getting the keys? In this episode of Queer Keys: Unlocking Homeownership in Portland, REALTOR® Alexandra Starrett explains what goes on behind the scenes during the final stretch, from underwriting and final loan approval to reviewing your Closing Disclosure, wiring your funds safely, and signing a small mountain of paperwork.

You’ll learn what to expect from your title company, what title insurance actually covers, which IDs you need to bring, and how to avoid common last-minute hiccups. Alexandra even shares her own signing-day story where she kept forgetting her middle initial halfway through the stack, and why picking one signature and sticking with it really matters.

Whether you’re days away from your own closing or just starting to dream about homeownership, this episode pulls back the curtain on the final steps that turn an offer into ownership and explains why recording is the real finish line.