I jumped in to homeownership by buying a foreclosure during the summer of 2008. It's been 3.5 years of hard work, complicated decision making, and some fun mixed in with learning. Buying your first house is daunting. Buying something that needs TLC can be downright scary. I'm just a single do-it-your-self girl in the suburbs of beautiful Denver, Colorado, but I hope I can help others by sharing my experiences. Thanks for reading!