Purchase my own home
Career & Finance: Home Ownership

Why do you want to do this?

As I travelled around the world for 20 years, I have always rented. Now that I am settled and have a Family, I want to own a home where my Family can grow up.

What three things will you need to make this happen?

Find my Dream Home (Done - Picture is of place we intend on buying. We are currently renting with intention to buy in 9 months) We have named the house "The Maritimes"

Save Money - A Dream Home is not cheap so I have some saving to do. Thankfully will expect some bonuses this year which will help with Down Payment.

Get a Home Loan - Rates are low in the US, but I will still need to get pre-approval for a significant loan

What is the biggest barrier to your achieving this?

Capital for the Down Payment. We have 9 months to pull it all together.

8/18/2011 5:57:39 PM

Congratulations to all of you.  Wishing you decades of happiness in your new 'Maritime' home.  It's beautiful.

Member Resources

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8/19/2011 10:55:10 AM

Found a great website to help with valuation.

Website: www.zillow.com/