I bought my first home alone at age 33. I had to live with my parents for 9 years to save enough, but it was worth it.

Karla Cobreiro stated, "Living at home meant sacrificing some privacy. There was commentary about what I was doing, why I was doing it, and how. It wasn’t ill-intended, but..."

Cobreiro reflected, "I didn’t want to live with my parents forever. By my 30s, the decision to move out really came to a head. I asked myself: Does it make sense to keep living at home to save money, or should I take the leap and buy my own place?"

She emphasized, "Knowing I’d be doing it all on my own, I approached homeownership with a methodical mindset. I didn’t want to be house-poor or struggle financially. I waited for the right opportunity."

Cobreiro expressed, "I was financially prepared to buy a home alone. It was never a question of whether I would own a home, but when."

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