Wedding Cancelled, Home Bought!– it’s been quite the journey, and we’ve learned a LOT along the way! In this video, we’re sharing the 5 MUST KNOWS for first-time homebuyers—the lessons we wish we’d learned BEFORE diving into the home-buying process. Whether you're feeling excited or a little overwhelmed, this homebuying guide will help you navigate your first home purchase with confidence.
💡 Our personal story: We thought we had our budget figured out—until life threw a curveball! What started as planning for a wedding turned into the perfect opportunity to focus on our first home. It wasn’t easy, but it turned out to be one of the best decisions we made.
👉 If you're ready to buy your first home, or just want to learn from our experience, don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share this video with others on the same journey!
💬 Have questions or want to share your own first-time homebuyer story? Drop a comment below—let’s chat!
Timestamps:
0:26 Intro
0:38 Point 1 - Understanding the True Key Costs Associated with Home Buying
0:50 Cancelled Wedding Story
1:58 Key Costs Outline (Upfront, Closing and Hidden)
2:05 Upfront Costs Explained
2:53 Closing Costs Explained
3:38 Hidden Costs Explained
4:57 Point 2 - Pre-Approval and Home Hunting
5:34 Use A Realtor or Not?
6:57 Point 3 - Making an Offer and Home Inspection
7:58 Point 4 - Securing your Mortgage
8:42 Point 5 - Closing the Deal and Taking Possesion of your Home!
