I BOUGHT A HOUSE | buying a new construction home in my 20s

I bought a house! welcome to my first home diaries where I share my first-time homebuyer experience, buying a home alone in my 20s! today we're talking all about the buying process for my new construction home, giving all the house updates, decision making process as a first time homebuyer, some home-buying tips from some lessons learned & more!

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I'm selena, I'm sharing my journey in my 20's—balancing a 9-5, living alone, self love, health & wellness! I'm a first-generation college-grad, I moved cross-country to Washington, D.C. after college to work for the federal government. My channel is all about finding balance and prioritizing the things, and people, we love to live a meaningful life! I hope you'll decide to stay, leave a ☕ emoji if you're a real one and you read this!

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[SelenaTrevino]

todays video has a bit of a plot twist, and lots of updates, to catch you all up on where I am in my first-time home buying journey 🏠 — makes sure to watch until the end before you leave a comment! I’m so excited to share this journey with all of you, I hope it’s not only exciting but also useful to hear my lessons learned as well as my experience 💗

[michelle-rose]

Congratulations to you girl that's amazing, I just bought mine last month in CA paid in cash feel so happy for myself and my achievements so far watching this random video. So glad I made good decisions about my finances that changed me forever, I guess it won't be a bad idea making a video of it lol😂💯❤️

[rashad]

Never have I been so invested in someone's journey that I have never met! I am so happy that you decided to follow your heart with this home buying process. It is a huge committment and responsibility to own a home and if you don't like where you will be living or the home in general, it is always ok to say no! I cannot wait for the next video!

[rachellenale]

I think it’s brave of you to admit to a mistake and thank you for sharing so that others don’t do the same! The fact that they were pressuring you to sign and make such a big decision in 24 hours🚩🚩it sucks to have taken such a loss but it’ll be worth it in the long run to live in a house that you truly love.

[aaliyahlunan]

I feel like it’s so good that you allowed yourself to go through all these stages. A home is a big purchase. Gotta make sure it’s right! 18:54

[joanneaspires]

My friends and I all experienced buyer's remorse when buying our homes. I experienced it after I signed the papers for my home and saw other places for sale and again after I moved in and saw all the imperfections that I was blind to when I did the initial walk-throughs. I say this just so you can keep it in mind since your now looking at preloved houses. I 100% agree with your mentor, focus on where you want to live because you can always make changes to a home. I know it will seem daunting at first but eventually once your settled you can make changes💞

[talisaramos]

Hey Selena, as a 27 year old Puerto Rican woman living in NYC (where I’m from), working a 9-5, who still lives with family (and finds so many benefits to it) but am also working really hard toward the next chapter of my life alongside my boyfriend, your channel means SO much to me and is such a source of motivation, inspiration, and comfort. Thank you so much for the content that you create and being transparent around your successes and the challenges along the way. Wishing the best for you on this house journey and so grateful to learn from it! ❤

[MeditationWithAmber]

Selena!! I actually feel so proud of you for listening to your intuition and being present with the little voice that started to pop up throughout this process. A lot of people would have fallen for the sunk cost fallacy and moved forward with the house knowing that it wasn’t the right choice.

Can’t wait to see what you finally choose, and I have no doubt that it will be completely aligned with your dreams now and in the future 🥰✨💕

[roseliajenny]

Girly pay no mind to negative comments. Everyone’s home buying journey is so different. You are allowed to change your mind you are human. Once you find THE house you will not have doubts. Give yourself the grace you deserve, you are doing AMAZING.

[nicolebalmier]

I am so glad you are sharing this with us. No backyard is insane, even nyc homes get a patch of grass lol. This is all a learning process, be gentle with yourself as you are in this process 🫶🏽❤

[MikeeRogers]

I’m actually proud of you for backing out! This is a huge commitment and the last thing you want to feel, is being stuck with something you might regret. The right house will come! It might not be everything you want, but it will be enough to where you love it as long as you stick to your must-haves (like natural lighting lol) 🫶🏼

[marinagamby]

Fellow first-time home buyer here too! It’s nice to know we’re all out here struggling a bit LOL. I’m super picky with what I want but at the same time like you said it’s an important purchase and you want to feel 100% confident about it. Good luck! 🤞🏻🤞🏻

[Leslie.G]

Lol I chuckle every time you say ‘used home’. I know technically it’s not an inaccurate description but I’ve never heard anyone say it before. They just say ‘old’ and you assume since it’s old it’s been ‘used’ 😂😂

[Jess___tv]

You absolutely did the right thing to back out of that house. & don’t look at already built houses as ‘used’ think of them as ‘pre-loved’, the way you refer to the houses may help you have a better feeling about it 💝

[MomDateWithSashaJay]

I'm a Real Estate agent and I loved your video from a buyers perspective. The sellers agent shouldn't have pressured you like that whatsoever that was very unprofessional and definitely not needed, new homes come on the market everyday. And always have a great buyers agent because there is wiggle room with closing costs and finding a great lender that will work with you. And you never have to go with one lender! I always take my clients to multiple lenders cause every lender is different. Also if you are buying from a new build go everyday or every other day home buying is such a huge purchase in your life, its a big commitment never feel like your bugging. You have to be on top of the builders sometimes. With my clients I'm very communicative of every single step especially with first time home buyers. Talk to your agent about looking into getting an inspector to come by your home when it's completed to see if there are any things needed to be done. Read the fine print they have like 14-30 days to fix anything it should be in your home warranty. Good luck with everything!!

[coralpetals]

I admire your self-awareness and humility. The homebuying process has been extremely chaotic and stressful since the high demands and material and labor shortages resulting from the pandemic and no one should be rushed when making such a huge decision as buying a house, but that is exactly what has been happening. I’m glad you trusted your instincts and made the right decision for you and I wish you the best on the rest of your journey.

[trin]

I'm so glad you listened to yourself in this process! Only you know what's gonna make you happy long-term. I absolutely love this series❤️🥰

[christinearceneaux]

I am so glad you are doing this. Most people feel pressured and end up with a house they are not excited about. This was very informative.
We always have options - that is what is important.

[cavianguardian]

I think asking questions and inspecting the build, being an active homeowner is the right way to go! People’s advice is good but it’s a different situation when everything is in your name and your money. I know it must’ve been hard to decide to let this new build go because money doesn’t grow on trees. You are stuck in that contract for 5 or 7 years feeling miserable. Owning a house is a privilege but if you have the money, time, & knowledge to get something better. Do it! Please don’t be disappointed in yourself, Selena! This will affect you more than anyone else. Follow your gut instinct. When making a big decision to buy a house is super important to you mental and physical health. I desperately want to buy a house but I can only rent now. I'm here for the ride. Taking some notes too. Thank you xxx

[RachelVinn]

Everything works together for good!! You listened to your gut and did the right thing❤ so excited to see which house you end up choosing!