Adventures in House Hunting, Part 1 – Shamon and Her Son Demoriae

Welcome to Accessible Housing Matters!

 

In today’s episode, I welcome Shamon Blue

 

Shamon Blue is a first-time homeowner in California.  She bought her home last year in the city of Antioch California, located in the San Francisco Bay Area. She lives there happily with her 12-year-old son, Demoriae.

 

Listen to find out more about:

 

[00:01 - 02:34] Opening Segment

I welcome Shamon Blue to the Show Bio Shamon’s and Demoriae’s journey to homeownership told backward 

 

[02:35 - 23:25] Adventures in House Hunting

What got Shamon interested in homeownership “This has been a long-time dream!” An experience that made them feel like prisoners in their own home Why it Took 3 Long Years to Find the Perfect House Credit challenges that Shamon needed to overcome in the process The biggest lesson from crediting Key Tips in Home Ownership Just being afraid and other roadblocks Why the word “home buying” was terrifying for Shamon “I was very stubborn in the beginning.” Scared of not making the best choice What kept Shamon to continue being a homeowner Finally writing an offer and being overwhelmed with joy Shamon shares the biggest lesson she learned as a homeowner

 

[23:26 - 26:15] Closing Segment

See links below to know more about Shamon Blue Final word

Tweetable Quote/s:

 

“As you get older, you make better decisions.” - Shamon Blue

 

“Just the fight, just knowing that I could do this.  That just kind of diminished the fear.” - Shamon Blue

 

“Just stay encouraged.  If this what you want to do, stay focused on that goal and you will become a homeowner.” - Shamon Blue

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