March 02, 2021

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

29 minutes

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]

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