Unbelievably low interest rates are bringing the idea of home ownership to the minds of many first timers. Awhile back, I published a post about  the first time home buying process my husband I experienced. If you or someone you know has recently bought as a first time owner, I’d love to hear your story! In the meantime, here’s a repost of my story: (originally published March, 2009) A young couple, she rents an apartment while finishing college, he still lives at home. The wedding is 6 months away. They want to buy a home; their first together. They don’t see themselves living in someone else’s home. They want to create “their own place”, be able to paint and knock out walls and have a dog without restrictions. They are young. She is 21 and he is 24. They don’t know much about the process, only that they want to own their own home. They meet with their Realtor who tells them they can’t afford much and that their price range is pretty competitve. There isn’t much available unless they are willing to look in a few areas where they absolutely cannot see themselves living. They share this with their

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