**ZipMatch’s #HowIGotMyHome is an ongoing series that features the stories, experiences, and lessons learned of Filipinos who have successfully bought homes in the Philippines.
All Filipinos eventually want to own a home someday, but the road to get to that point may be unclear: What do you have to do to save up for a home? How many years will it take for you to get there?
With these uncertainties in mind, we interviewed Carla Manantan about how she bought her studio home in Fort Bonifacio. She taught in Korea as an OFW and she now works as a real estate agent herself, empowering other Filipinos to buy homes of their own.
A home to call her own
Carla takes pride in the condominium she bought with her own savings after her stint abroad. For her, it is a culmination of a dream that someday she too can own her own home. Although she had her fair shares of sacrifices including being away from her family, she’s happy that she’s now seeing the fruits of her labor.
Indeed, her story goes to show that any Filipino can buy the home of their dreams. Watch this video and be inspired to begin the road to your own dream home.
It’s now your turn to be a homeowner!
Owning a home is a daunting venture especially with first time home buyers. With the right attitude and sufficient knowledge on the home buying process as well as how to negotiate, it can be fairly easy.
A house is one of the most expensive purchases you’ll ever make. Whether you are looking for a home for your family or for yourself, it is important to be extra careful on your decisions. Find out all the things you need about your potential home by doing a thorough research on it and asking help from the right people.
Being an empowered and informed buyer is a key factor that would help you have that dream home you’ve always wanted.
What were your experiences when you bought your first home? Were you an informed buyer as well? Share with us your stories by leaving a comment below.
