How do you know if you're really ready to buy your first place?
Unfortunately, readiness isn't something you wake up with one morning.
But thankfully, it's something you can build.
In this episode, I share why loan approval and true readiness are two completely different things, the exact test I want you to try before you buy (so you can practice being a homeowner before you're locked into a mortgage), and why waiting for the "perfect time" to buy is one of the most expensive traps you can fall into.
From listening to this podcast episode, you'll learn:
- Why being approved for a home loan doesn't necessarily mean you're "ready"
- How to run your own homeowner test so you know exactly what you can comfortably afford, before you sign anything
- Why perfect timing is a myth, and what to focus on instead so you're ready to pounce when the right opportunity shows up
If you've ever asked yourself "am I ready?" and come up blank, this episode is for you.
👉🏽 Want more support?
If you’d like support with your journey into home owership, you'll find so much support, resources and practical guidence inside my online education course The First Home Finance Formula.
Inside the program I walk you through both the finance and the feelings - giving you tools and strategies to powerfully navigate the finance process and emotional rollercoaster that many first home buyers find themselves in. You also get access to live monthly coaching - it's amazing! Learn more here
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