Today's episode is all about the home buying journey of another Home Buyer Academy Graduate who successfully tackled the tricky task of buying a home in Melbourne.

Gwenda spills the tea and takes us through the ups and downs of her story, talking about what she thought would happen, what really went down, and the smart moves that allowed her to conquer the home buying mountain.

Picture this episode as your sneak peek into the playbook of someone who's already scored a win. So whether you're on the house-hunting hustle or just curious about how things roll in Melbourne's housing game, this episode's got you covered.

Episode Highlights:

00:00 - Introduction

02:20 - When did Gwenda decide that she wanted to buy her first home?

03:36 - How Gwenda came up with the deposit

07:40 - When did Gwenda turn up for the campfire sessions

09:44 - What influenced Gwenda into deciding NOT to act on the two initial properties

12:33 - The difference between doing on-the-ground exploration and just researching online

15:09 - How Gwenda readjusted her thinking and reassessed the type of property she wanted

19:30 - Gwenda shares the story behind her change in property preference

24:35 - How Gwenda knew she found the right property

27:34 - The story of how Gwenda snagged the property she wanted

30:29 - What happened after Gwenda made the offer

34:29 - Gwenda shares her Home Buyer Academy timeline

38:23 - How Gwenda now feels about having a mortgage

41:48 - Gwenda’s advice for those who are thinking of getting the First Home Buyer Guide Course

Resources:

• FREE TRAINING: How to make an educated decision so you buy your first home with the right amount of debt https://homebuyeracademy.com.au/webinar
• Visit our website https://www.homebuyeracademy.com.au/
• Learn how to buy property without making a mistake with our 10-step online course for first time home buyers https://homebuyeracademy.com.au/YFHBG
• If you have any questions or would like to be featured on our show, contact us at: Your First Home Buyer Guide Podcast [email protected]
• Looking for a Sydney Buyers Agent? https://www.gooddeeds.com.au
• Work with Veronica: https://www.veronicamorgan.com.au
• Looking for a Brisbane Buyers Agent? https://www.propertypursuit.com.au/
• Work with Meighan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meighanwells/

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