Just hearing the word homeowner feels both exciting and a little terrifying. My wife and I have been dreaming of owning our own home for as long as we can remember. It’s been a journey full of roadblocks but also big strides forward.
We moved to the Okanagan about seven years ago with the goal of saving up enough to buy our first home together. But as the years passed and housing prices kept rising, that dream started to feel a little out of reach. There were moments of panic where we would start thinking, “Are we going to be in this studio apartment forever?”
Then, in December (just a few months ago), we finally decided it was time to start looking seriously. With an amazing realtor by our side, we dove into the search. And then, on February 1st, I got a notification about a new listing. The moment we saw it, we fell in love as it checked all our boxes. We had to act fast as another offer was already in. But, to our delight, the seller chose to work with us!
From that moment, everything started falling into place. Just a few days ago, we officially removed subjects from the house, meaning we did everything on our side that we had to do- dealing with a lawyer, realtor, park manager, setting up financing, mortgage, inspection, insurance… etc etc! We were quite busy for two weeks straight, as we had a deadline. Now, the only thing left is waiting. Because the house is in probate, the final sale will take anywhere from two to six months to close. So for now, we’re in limbo filled with excitement, impatience and anxiety, as we count down the days until we can finally step through the front door of our home.
Of course, navigating this journey hasn’t been without its stress, I personally have never felt more stress in my entire life than in those 10 days trying to get all the subjects removed. Especially with everything else going on in the world, my head just felt like it was spinning. Balancing the uncertainty of the market, the financial pressures, and just the general chaos of life has been overwhelming at times. But I’ve found that focusing on small moments of joy, whether that’s sketching, taking a walk, or even just daydreaming about how we will decorate the house has helped to keep me grounded. My wife has been the biggest support, she is also experiencing the same stress but helping me at the same time stay calm and grounded. It’s a lot, but knowing we’re moving toward something we’ve wanted for so long makes it all feel worth it.
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