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When it comes to renovating, there are so many areas where I’m unsure. I’ve never done electrical work like replacing plugs and light switches, so even though those dated almond coloured switches are throughout my house and the cost to replace them would be tiny, I’ve shied away from tackling it. The same goes for plumbing, drywall, the list …
Last year, when my house down payment fund ticked over the $25,000 mark and I started casually house hunting, one of the first things I did was make a list of must-have features and nice-to-have features. My must-have features included obvious things like a second bedroom, a backyard, and a parking space. My nice-to-have list was much longer but included …
When you consider how much it costs to purchase a home, the first thing you think of is the down payment. Down payments get all of the attention because they are big, flashy amounts of money. The down payment is the end goal, but it’s not the whole story. There are many other costs associated with buying a home, and …
Photo Credit: Christian Koch Buying a home is an exciting time in a millennial’s life. There’s the moving, the unpacking, the slow discovery of your home’s quirks. But make no mistake, it’s also a big responsibility. Now that I’m a homeowner, I’m responsible for everything about this home. There are the little things, like ensuring the garbage gets picked up …
When my husband and I first began looking at homes, we made a list of criteria for our realtor to ensure we were only viewing homes we would both be happy to live in. Our list of wants was pretty long, but right there at the top of the list was the square footage: we wanted a small home that …
We’ve officially been living in our new home for two weeks now and I’m happy to report that we are entirely unpacked and settled. We pushed quite hard to get everything unpacked in the first four or five days because neither my husband nor I relish living amongst boxes for any longer than we need to. Unpacking our boxes also …
July has been a busy month for me, and I haven’t been posting as often. My absence was influenced by many factors, but the major one was the fact that my husband and I bought a home, and we’ve been devoting our time and energy to preparing for our big move. What About Saving $40,000 For a Home Down Payment? …
