How much does closing really cost? – The blog of a first time home buyer
This part was probably the biggest shocker to me, the actual cost of buying a home. Spoiler alert, it’s not just the 5% you need for a down-payment! Here how much my house actually ended up costing. Down payment – $10,000 The down-payment…
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The road to ownership – The blog of a first time home buyer
Your offer is accepted and you nearly have the keys to your new house, congrats! There’s just a few steps, called conditions, that you have to take that will take your accepted offer to a sold home. Typically, you’ll have around two weeks to take…
Offers and counter offers – The blog of a first time home buyer
You’ve found a house you love (or like, it doesn’t have to be a love-at-first-sight kind of deal) and you’re ready to make an offer, what happens next? Firstly, this process is going to be an exercise in teamwork and trust between you and…