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A Home for the Holidays

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Managing Real Estate Broker with Heart Realty Group, Inc.. IL-471.002355

It's an early winter in the Chicagoland area and as a light dusting of snow covers the area my thoughts go to what a home of your own means to the majority of people.  In my 20's and for a few years of my 30's I was a renter.  I hated having to rent but at that time I was under the misconception that I could not afford a home of my own.

 

Instead I worried if my landlord would make me move because he wanted to sell the house or the annual rent increase would force me to move because I could no longer afford my monthly rent.  As a single mom of 1 child my resources were limited.  Finally, I made some major decisions which forced me to take a good look at my life and I decided that some how I would buy my own place.  I had a solid work history and was making enough money.  I had some money from some savings bonds that I had been buying  for years and I had lent some money to someone who was finally going to pay me back.

 

It was the best decision I ever made.   I no longer had to worry if the pictures I would put up would upset my landlord or if the colors I painted my living room would have to be repainted if I decided to move.  My son could have a pet without fear of being evicted.  We could have parties without fear of the neighbors calling the landlord because we broke some rule.  The fear of having my monthly payments go up every year, or having to find another place because the landlord wanted to change directions and sell the place.

 

Having my own place - the sound of it made me happy and it gave me a secure feeling.  The feeling when I signed the paperwork on the small townhome that was my new home was wonderful!  I finally felt that I would be providing my son a stable environment to raise him.  My only regret was that I had waited so long.

 

So as you think about the upcoming holidays and the whole process of gift giving....think about buying your own home, even if its a condo, a small townhome or the home you always dreamed of.  It's the best gift you can give yourself and your loved ones and the best way to spend the holidays! 

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If you are ready to make this a reality, give Heart Realty Group a call and let's get you qualified and in your home to start 2015 with a home of your own!

Posted by

Evelyn Santiago

Managing Broker/Owner - 630-251-0059

Heart Realty Group, Inc.

We are Passionate About Real Estate!

Comments (2)

Michael Dagner
Brokers Guild Classic - Denver, CO
Your Denver Homes Realty Expert

Evelyn, a very nice personal story about how owning a home changed your life.  I'm sure it'll touch others in the same way!

Nov 16, 2014 12:51 PM
Evelyn Santiago, Managing Broker Heart Realty Group, Inc.
Heart Realty Group, Inc.. - Oswego, IL
Passionate About Real Estate & Our Clients!

David, thanks for the kind comment.  Hopefully those buyers that are still hesitating about buying a home will realize that there is more to owning a home than just the mortgage!  A sense of belonging and being part of a community is hard to monetize.

Nov 17, 2014 01:42 AM