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buy a place. Thanks for posting… I now know it’s really possible to do this.
How to buy a condo
It made me
proud 
"Wow. I can't believe I did this."
How I did it: I lived at home for a loooong time, and I have a great job. I stopped spending money on stupid, frivolous stuff and started stashing my money away. With home prices going down, it made sense for me to buy, rather than rent.
My next step after having a decent savings account was to get in with a first-time home buyer program. They walked me through the entire process. I ended up not getting grants I thought I was going to, but it all worked out in the end. There were a lot of bumps in the road, so be prepared for stress. However, opening the door to my condo today and knowing it was mine, was well worth it all.
Lessons & tips: Don't let your emotions overwhelm you. Try and take a step back and weigh the pros and cons logically.
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