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10 Things We Wish We Knew as First-time Home Buyers

10 Things We Wish We Knew as First-time Home Buyers

Released Tuesday, 20th February 2024
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10 Things We Wish We Knew as First-time Home Buyers

10 Things We Wish We Knew as First-time Home Buyers

10 Things We Wish We Knew as First-time Home Buyers

10 Things We Wish We Knew as First-time Home Buyers

Tuesday, 20th February 2024
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Buying your first home?  Ever wondered what important information you might be missing?   Without essential knowledge, first-time homebuyers can make costly mistakes that could affect your financial stability and overall satisfaction with your purchase.

In today's episode, we share the top 10 things we wish we knew when we were first-time buyers. From understanding mortgage options to learning how to negotiate effectively, we give practical tips and share our personal experiences to help you make smart decisions on your home buying journey.

If you want to avoid rookie errors and feel more confident about buying your first home, listen to this episode now.

Episode Highlights:

00:00 - Introduction

02:19 - Meighan’s special house of the week

03:50 - Lesson #1: The importance of understanding the buying process

06:05 - Lesson #2: How to find the right people to help in the home buying journey

10:08 - Lesson #3: Knowing what to look for in a property

14:45 - Lesson #4: Working out what to pay

17:27 - Lesson #5: What NOT to do with a renovation

21:47 - Lesson #6: Who are the agents really working for?

25:17 - Lesson #7: How to structure things from a financial perspective

29:54 - Lesson #8: How much extra money one would need for additional costs

32:40 - Lesson #9: Thinking too long-term

35:10 - Lesson #10: Thinking too short-term

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