5 Keys to Unlocking the Door to Home Ownership

This week, Eugenia Evans of Evans Real Estate is sharing with us 5 Keys to Unlocking the Door to Home Ownership:

1. ‘Just do it’ is the iconic Adidas slogan but it works equally well in real estate. There will never be the perfect time or the perfect house.

2. Like in life, do not listen to what people have to say as this is when all the naysayers will come into your life. Hire and work with experts you trust and then consider their educated advice before making decisions.

3. Pay your bills on time as this is one of the biggest impacts on your credit rating. Lenders’ value and appreciate responsible borrowers and this is reflected in your credit score. If you don’t have a credit score or it is low, work diligently to create one and do not neglect those pesky cell phone bills as they are a relatively small amount that can have a huge impact on your credit score.

4. The earlier you start investing in real estate the more successful you will ultimately be and feel. You can then use one property to leverage yourself into another property if owning multiple properties is your goal.

5. Consider purchasing a property and sharing to help pay off your mortgage with perhaps extra payments. It does not have to be a forever proposition, perhaps set a five-year timeline as this is when your mortgage payments have the highest impact in reducing your interest payments.

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Eugenia Evans
Broker of Record / Owner

Eugenia began her real estate career after the real estate shift in 1989 while starting a young family. She persevered and aside from being a consistent award winner with a large competitor she also managed a successful real estate office. Eugenia loves to read and understands its importance and so she started the Annual Big Book Sale with all funds donated to KEYS to Inclusion, a local charity for adults with intellectual difficulties.​

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Are you an Entrepreneur over 40 ready to step into your power? This photoshoot is for you:

Marta

We recently had a very special photoshoot with Marta Herman, an accomplished, award-winning opera singer. We first photographed Marta 10 years ago, so in a way this was our anniversary.

Looking at these photos of Marta as well as the ones from our previous photoshoots, I see her story as a woman and as an opera singer. It makes me emotional to see her journey through life as she’s going through different stages, as she’s changing and growing, stepping into her power, getting to know herself more and more, becoming more beautiful in the true sense of this word every single year.⁣

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Are you an Entrepreneur over 40 ready to step into your power? This photoshoot is for you:

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Carla

It was a delight to work with Carla on her Brand Photoshoot for her website and social media!

Carla has over 24 years of experience in the pharmaceutical/medical industry. She has worked as a nurse in paediatrics, oral and maxillofacial surgery, and plastic surgery.

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“You brought out the best in me <3 forever grateful!”

— Carla

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Monica

It was a pleasure to capture Dr. Monica Vermani again.

The goal for Dr. Vermani’s Brand Photoshoot was to capture both professional and casual looks. The photos will be used for marketing across many platforms, including websites, magazines, youtube and social media.

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“Thank you for your amazing photographs! You are phenomenal, creative and truly talented Agnes! You always make a person feel comfortable, confident and we always sparkle in our authenticity in your photo shoots! Truly grateful for you”

— Monica

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Lolita

We truly enjoyed capturing Lolita! Her warmth, wisdom and great fashion sense shines trough these photos that we hope Lolita and her loved ones will enjoy forever.

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Are you an Entrepreneur over 40 ready to step into your power? This photoshoot is for you.

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EMPOWERED art exhibition by Pure Studios

EMPOWERED. Celebrating beauty, wisdom & power of women over 40. Art exhibition by Pure Studios.

There has never been a better time in history to be a woman over 40! EMPOWERED art exhibition by Pure Studios:

● Celebrates that beauty doesn’t diminish with age

● Shows what it means to be over 40 today

● Showcases the journey of 40 women over 40 by appreciating every scar, every line and every grey (or purple!) hair

We intend to disrupt & transform the way we are viewed (or forgotten) by the media and society by putting out beautiful, authentic images and real stories of women.

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What do you love about yourself?

I love that I am a driven individual that thrives in change. I excel at giving myself challenges and then setting plans to achieve them. I am a firm believer in change for the good, whether it’s in the small ways in which we may organize a desk or our closets, to the big things such as how do I parent my kids, how can I become a more giving member of my community, how can I change for the better. I also love my sense of humour and ability to bring levity to situations. Life and work can get heavy, it’s great to get through these times of heaviness with levity at the right times.

Vaishali

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How do you define beauty at this point in your life? What makes you feel beautiful?

Beauty at this point in my life is having grey hair, fine lines and wrinkles, scars, etc. that show a life that is well lived.

Ria

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How do you nurture your confidence?

I nurture my confidence with physical activity, I always feel better and stronger after a workout. I also challenge myself to do things that I would normally not do or even avoid. That way when I accomplish them, it is like score one for Karen!

Karen

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How did your photos help you with your confidence?

Seeing myself in the photos helped me appreciate just how good I really do look at 50! I was proud of myself for pushing myself outside my comfort zone. I realized I actually have a pretty smile after all which is something I had been self conscious about for years.

Tracy

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Why are you proud of yourself at this point in your life?

At times I have to remind myself that I have many accomplishments to be proud of; I have always been financially stable and self dependent, I am a very successful Mom of two incredible kind and loving teenagers, I have overcome so many emotional and heartbreaking challenges....I am not ok with being a survivor, I am a THRIVER!
I am so proud of the relationships I have maintained for 3 plus decades and the way my sphere describes me as a friend; loyal, honest, empathetic, loving, selfless, supportive, creative, adventurous, and fun!

Lisa

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Before this photo shoot, when was the last time you did something special for yourself that you desired?

This photoshoot was truly the first thing I have ever done on my own for me that was fun and exciting and enjoyable. The whole experience was amazing. I want to do this again in my 50’s!

Raj

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