In early 2009 Rob Roland and Associates partnered with Meet Market Adventures Toronto to teach singles the basics of mortgages and basics of real estate. Meet Market Adventures is the premiere event and social club for singles in North America.
At our recent Speaker Series - Real Estate Basics, Buying Your First Home Or Condo held at Keller Williams offices in Toronto on Wednesday June 10th, 2009. Rob Roland presented overview of Buying your First Home.
· Purchasing your own home is a great investment.
· Done right, home ownership lays the foundation for a life of financial
security and personal choice.
· There are specific financial reasons to buy a home; among these are equity buildup,
value appreciation and tax benefits.
· Those who have the most fulfilling lives base their decisions on facts, not fears.
· The following facts help dispel fears about purchasing your first home:
o If you are paying rent, you very likely can afford to buy
o There is never a wrong time to buy the right home. All you need to do in the short
run is find a good buy and make sure you have the financial ability to hold it for
the long run
o The lack of a substantial down payment doesn’t prevent you from making your
first home purchase
o A less-than-perfect credit score won’t necessarily stop you from buying a home
o The best way to get closer to buying you ultimate dream home is to buy your first
home now
o Buying a home doesn’t have to be complicated─there are many professionals
who will help you along the way
· Here’s the most important rule for keeping your stress to a minimum: you don’t have to know everything.
We had fantastic feed-back from the participants who learned how to explore their options, how to save thousands of dollars when buying or selling, and how to live their dream of homeownership!
Liz Palmer
Rob Roland & Associates