Though her home buying journey included a few bumps along the way, Amaguana says remaining optimistic was key. “I firmly believe in the notion that what is meant for me will come to fruition,” she says. “Looking back, I am grateful for the offers that weren’t accepted because I now understand why.”
Amaguana says being able to purchase her first home at such a young age was incredibly empowering, even though she faced some judgment from others along the way. “Shopping for homes as a young, single woman was interesting because I often brought my parents along. While some people assumed I wasn’t the sole purchaser, the agents seemed to take me more seriously once they realized I was a committed buyer,” she says. “I enjoyed dispelling stereotypes and changing people’s perceptions about who can own a home.”
Before starting her home buying journey, Amaguana anticipated that it would be an enormous challenge. After she signed the papers and received the keys to her new home, though, Amaguana realized buying her own home was really not as difficult as she expected. “It really can be that easy if you set yourself up with some savings, good credit, and consistent income,” she says. “It’s not as scary as you may think and it’s such a fulfilling process once it’s all said and done.”