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How long have you been thinking about buying a new home?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A month? 6 months? A year or more?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re still in that rental apartment, or sharing with that noisy roommate, what\u2019s keeping you from taking that leap into home ownership<\/a>?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

No guilt or shame here! <\/strong>We know we all make these big life steps at different times and for different reasons. But when our clients finally make a home purchase, they often say to us, \u201cWhy did we wait so long to do this?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Home ownership is special, but it\u2019s also attainable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So what\u2019s holding you back?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re waiting to finally get into a home you own, it\u2019s probably because you have questions you don\u2019t have the answers to, and you\u2019re not sure if you\u2019re ready. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

And most likely, the entire process feels overwhelming.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Truth About Buying A Home<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The truth about buying a home is that… yes\u2026 there are some steps you need to take, sometimes there are set-backs, and sometimes, the process can have its frustrations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However\u2026<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The process is also FUN and exciting! It\u2019s full of milestones and celebrations!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And what we love the most is that throughout the entire process, you get to DREAM!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Get Inspired<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019ve been on the fence about home ownership for a while now but haven\u2019t made the leap, here are some things we\u2019d encourage you to do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1. Learn about your options<\/strong>. Did you know there are some great incentives for first-time home buyers? The Canadian government has a number of programs that can help you get into a home or help you save money on your purchase. Quite often, this is the difference between being able to get into a home or not.
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  2. Watch HGTV. <\/strong>We\u2019re actually not kidding. There\u2019s nothing like some good old home renovation TV or a binge-night of Love It or List It<\/em> to rekindle your excitement about buying a new home. You could also pick up a few magazines or follow some new Instagram pages. Some of our favs: Lori Morris Designs<\/a>, Powell & Bonnell<\/a>, Jennifer Backstein<\/a>, & Elizabeth Metcalfe Designs<\/a>.
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  3. Make a plan with an expert. <\/strong>When you\u2019re feeling like the time to buy is approaching, let our experts help! We aren\u2019t here to pressure you or make you move faster than you\u2019re ready to.<\/strong> We\u2019re here to make sure you buy a home you love.
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  4. Contact one of Justo\u2019s expert realtors. <\/strong>Don\u2019t worry. You don\u2019t have to sign any contracts or give us your first born or anything. Just talk to us about what you\u2019re considering. We can get you on a few email lists so we can start sending you the latest listings we think you\u2019ll be interested in. No pressure! Just helpful, informative emails.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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    Why Make A Plan Ahead of Time?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    The home buying process is a lot less stressful when you\u2019ve got your ducks in a row. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Ideally, you want to be 100% ready to sign the buyer\u2019s paperwork before<\/em> you find a house you love. Otherwise, you may find a property that\u2019s perfect for you and your budget, but the entire process can derail without a pre-approval or because you didn\u2019t realize a step you needed to take.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    So we encourage you to sit down with us and make a plan. Then, when you find that property, you can immediately put in an offer feeling confident (instead of a little like you’re about to jump out of a plane without a parachute).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Things We Can Plan Together<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Let\u2019s work together and make buying a home as pleasant and FUN as possible. When we sit down to make a plan, here are the things we\u2019ll discuss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n