Comments on: How to Prepare to be a Homeowner https://www.moneywehave.com/how-to-prepare-to-be-a-homeowner/ Personal Finance and Budget Travel for Canadians Sat, 31 Oct 2020 10:39:53 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 By: The Hidden Costs of Owning a Home | Femme Frugality https://www.moneywehave.com/how-to-prepare-to-be-a-homeowner/#comment-154607 Thu, 23 Aug 2018 15:17:51 +0000 https://www.moneywehave.com/?p=8358#comment-154607 […] the costs listed above. Before signing on that dotted line to accept such a significant role, be sure that you’ve prepared yourself for these costs so that your biggest purchasing decision doesn’t become your biggest […]

]]> By: Advice for Getting Your First Mortgage | Finvest https://www.moneywehave.com/how-to-prepare-to-be-a-homeowner/#comment-82903 Sat, 03 Mar 2018 03:36:22 +0000 https://www.moneywehave.com/?p=8358#comment-82903 […] expert, I was quite familiar with mortgages, so there were no surprises for me. However, many first-time homebuyers may not be familiar with the process of getting a mortgage which is why I wanted to share some […]

]]> By: Barry Choi https://www.moneywehave.com/how-to-prepare-to-be-a-homeowner/#comment-3798 Thu, 23 Feb 2017 00:40:20 +0000 https://www.moneywehave.com/?p=8358#comment-3798 In reply to Thomas.

Thomas,

You’re bang on there. For many people, getting over the emotional part of buying a home can be difficult. Although it’s not purely about financials, like you suggest, things can happen if you have an open mind.

]]> By: Thomas https://www.moneywehave.com/how-to-prepare-to-be-a-homeowner/#comment-3797 Thu, 23 Feb 2017 00:38:25 +0000 https://www.moneywehave.com/?p=8358#comment-3797 Also it doesn’t hurt to have a pragmatic approach. Well it is impossible to take the emotion completely out of the equation when buying a home, emotions can cloud rational decision making. Well one might want to live only in one particular neighbourhood, engage a particular realtor, or purchase a particular style of home, having a realistic approach and being open to possibilities you may not have considered is generally wise.

]]> By: Barry Choi https://www.moneywehave.com/how-to-prepare-to-be-a-homeowner/#comment-3787 Mon, 06 Feb 2017 13:00:06 +0000 https://www.moneywehave.com/?p=8358#comment-3787 In reply to Gary @ Super Saving Tips.

Hey Gary,

Great point, my first real estate agent was terrible and really didn’t get what we were looking for. The experience was so bad that we put off home ownership for a few years. It’s important to vet the people you work with and as you stated, to figure out what you can realistically afford.

]]> By: Gary @ Super Saving Tips https://www.moneywehave.com/how-to-prepare-to-be-a-homeowner/#comment-3786 Mon, 06 Feb 2017 05:27:36 +0000 https://www.moneywehave.com/?p=8358#comment-3786 Good advice. Just remember that even though you’ve assembled your “team” that they are also individuals who have their own interests. Don’t be swayed when the realtor or mortgage broker tells you that you can afford a much more expensive home. Be realistic about what you can afford and what you need.

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