The coveted milestone of owning a house can seem like an unattainable goal especially in a city like Toronto. Even if you’ve found some good partners to co-own a house, there’s still plenty to do before any of you get your hands on the keys. There’s a thousand and one tips on buying your first home. Everyone knows about having good credit, income and a substantial down payment but what about the lesser-known intangible tips? Something as simple as being positive and emotionally intelligent may just be able to help you afford a house.