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to share real women’s stories about finding, buying, flipping, and paying off their homes. Ahead, read one woman’s testament to homeownership, and discover the power of a REALTOR®It should come as no surprise that a couple in the suburbs might decide to take the plunge and buy a home together. But here’s the thing: Whenwe had never lived together. In fact, neither of us had ever lived anywhere aside from our childhood homes.
At the time, I was working as a full-time editor in New York City making $65,000 a year, and my partner was working in construction making $110,000 a year. Between us, we had about $30,000 in savings, and we were ready to put that towards a down payment somewhere in Long Island. So we tracked down an agent from the National Association of REALTORS® through Douglas Elliman— one who was openly supportive of our decision — and we got to work.
After she'd sat down with us a handful of times to talk seriously about our game plan, she helped us to narrow our search. We talked through what Long Island neighborhoods we were interested in, the condition of our future home, the importance of a spacious backyard, and plenty of other things. Then she showed us options. We perused countless places online together and visited many an open house while she offered us details about levels of buyer interest and potential for kitchen remodels.
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