Before you even buy a house #adulting
You might be thinking, woah, I am so far away from buying a house. That’s fine! If home ownership is a goal of yours, planning far in advance will save you so much trouble down the line. Buying my house was such a rushed patch-job but it all worked out because...
Home ownership and traveling
It’s no secret that I LOVE to travel. I love meeting new people, seeing cool things, flying, seeing mountains and landscapes from above, and exploring. One of my biggest fears about buying the house was that I wouldn’t have time or money to travel. I...
What I Wish I Knew before my #FirstHouse Purchase
In May 2016, I bought my first house. I was: 24 years old Recently single Shopping in one of Canada’s hottest housing markets (Hamilton, ON) Unaware of so much information Of course, buying my first house was a HUGE learning experience. I didn’t know...
Start Saving NOW. #NoPressure
Today is my baby brother’s birthday. He turns 17 and has been working part-time for a while now. I annoy him with unwanted advice about life, but I hope he soaks something in. Especially my talks about financial literacy, treating women with respect, and being...
So what if my house increases in value #HousingMarket #HamOnt
From day 1 people told me that my house purchase would be worth it in the end. I overpaid by $40k so they reassured me that the ‘investment would be worth it’. I understand the theory but while living in the house, I don’t see much of the...Hi, I’m Liz
