A Personal Home Buying Experience with Erin, First Time Home Owner

A Personal Home Buying Experience with Erin, First Time Home Owner Class: Personal Finance and Home Buying Episode summary: From battling with tiny apartments to facing a housing shortage, Erin takes us through her journey to becoming a proud homeowner in the beautiful city of Toronto. Whether you’re currently in the home-buying process, preparing for it, or see it somewhere in your future, let Erin’s insight teach you something about what to expect. Erin’s Bio: Erin is a U.S. American living in Toronto, Canada. She enjoys reading, amateur calligraphy, Korean food, and playing with her dog. She works in the non-profit sector and can't imagine living anywhere else. Topics discussed: Erin’s Intro - [1:47] The competitive housing market  - [3:02] Advice for first home buyers: Starting early- [6:23] Budgeting - [8:03] Personal must-haves in a home - [12:48] Stay where you want to live - [19:14] Home improvement - [20:40] “Winging” the home buying process - [23:32] Buying into a lifestyle you can afford - [24:53] Partners / Ads: Hilary Blaha Realtor - Hilary Blaha, Southern CA Real Estate Agent is patient, hardworking, and loves being able to help her clients fulfill their real estate goals. If you’ve been looking for a better home office or more outdoor space, Hilary Blaha is Your realtor. You do the dreaming. Hilary and team will take care of the rest. Find out more at hilaryblaha.com. Knit Marketing - Get a fresh perspective on your marketing! Knit’s youth team brings a fresh perspective to social media, content creation, web development, and ad management. If your business needs a youth voice, head over to knitmarketing.com to schedule a free consultation today.