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"It’s a sixth-floor walk-up," she admitted. "But it has windows that face south. I can grow actual tomatoes in the kitchen."

"That’s me," Elena said, her voice a little higher than usual. municipal credit union

Marcus chuckled. "The legacy members. You’re the backbone of this place." He tapped his screen. "I see you’re looking at that co-op in Queens. Sunnyside?" "It’s a sixth-floor walk-up," she admitted

When he finally printed out the pre-approval letter, the paper was still warm from the machine. Elena took it, feeling the weight of it. It wasn't just a loan; it was a stake in the ground. "Welcome home, neighbor," Marcus said, shaking her hand. Marcus chuckled

"Twelve, if you count the savings account my abuela opened for me when I was sixteen," Elena corrected with a small smile.