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Rowan II by Trico Homes
FACING THE FIRST-TIME HOMEBUYER
CHALLENGE A first step, a first kiss, a first car; there’s a first for everything, and each one is momentous and memorable and should be celebrated. But nothing is more of a milestone than buying your first home. For one thing, the first home is – more than likely – the biggest purchase of your life up to that point. It’s a turning point that can mark one’s growth into full adulthood. But in a tough economy compounded by climbing inflation, those looking to own their first home are faced with some extraordinary challenges. Homebuilders have taken steps to try to ease the burden for what has always been an important segment of the market by trying to keep costs down, offering new designs fitted for the starter lifestyle, and building in communities that offer amenities to support the buyers’ needs. The prospect of owning one’s own home – more to the point, having one built new – is an exciting, fulfilling life event. 14
New Home + Condo Guide | Feb. 4–March 4, 2022
FOR THE FIRST TIMER
Carson Khuu and Katherine Tampis are building their first home together in the budding northeast community of Homestead and they can’t wait to move in. Both are keenly aware of the challenges that buying a new home bring but are still very much looking forward to the adventure of this new life together. They both grew up in the northeast and their families are still in the area, so the location in the Partners Development Group community of Homestead works great for them. “It’s very accessible for our work, as well,” Carson tells Calgary New Home + Condo Guide. He says the biggest challenge for them was finding a home the fits their needs and lifestyle within their budget. They are both young health care professionals with no children yet but wanted a larger home that addresses the future. They found what they were looking for in Trico Homes’ Rowan II laned home.
