When I created this blog, my intentions were to share as much knowledge about real estate and interior design as I could. I was motivated by the feeling that I couldn't easily find answers to my questions when I was a buyer. I ran into several walls, and learned a lot through trial… Continue reading Tales of Trials and Errors
Author: Farrah Garlaine
As a single female first time homebuyer I was haunted by this doubtful question:
'Shouldn't I be waiting for the husband and the baby before I take this step?'
The answer is no! Not if you don't want to. And I didn't. I wanted independence, and I wanted to build equity. So I went on a home buying journey and learned a lot.
Luckily for me, I had the help and support of a dream real estate agent, and a mother who had carried the weight in the purchase of the four homes my parents have owned. But many singles, men and women alike, do not have this support system.
I want this site to be a place to find motivation and support if you're someone thinking about or taking steps to become a single first time home buyer. You can do it! It just takes planning and foresight. I'm here for questions or simply to chat. I look forward to meeting you!
Why You Should Definitely Invest in a Home (If you’re considering it)
Recently, I read an article suggesting that 'not every home purchase is an investment', which gave me pause. I am a huge advocate for home ownership. Not only because I made the brash decision recently to purchase and repair a home, but also because I know what home ownership does for families and individuals, and… Continue reading Why You Should Definitely Invest in a Home (If you’re considering it)
Small Master Bathroom Makeover
My master bathroom was keeping me up at night. It was horrific. Stop me if I'm being dramatic but I truly believe any hard-working person should come home to mini-spa at the end of the long day. This is where you wash away the dirt and the stress, this is where you drop off… Continue reading Small Master Bathroom Makeover
Making up your ‘Mine’
Let's chat. Let's talk about you. Your life. Your freedom. Your future. You're considering purchasing a home for the first time, and you're doing it alone. You're filled with doubt so you're looking the internet up and down for advice, a premade pros and cons list, to dos and not to dos, and you've landed… Continue reading Making up your ‘Mine’
The Journey Begins
Thanks for joining me! Good company in a journey makes the way seem shorter. — Izaak Walton
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