The Complete First-Time Home Buyer Course
A step-by-step educational roadmap covering the complete process of preparing for, finding, financing, purchasing, and owning your first home.
10 modules · 101 lessons · 12 hours of reading
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Getting Ready to Buy
Understand whether homeownership makes sense for you and what you should prepare before beginning.
6 Lessons · 42 min
View moduleCredit & Financial Preparation
Learn how lenders look at your credit and debt, and how to strengthen both before you apply.
10 Lessons · 70 min
View moduleSaving for Your Home
Figure out how much cash you actually need, from down payment to closing costs and moving day.
10 Lessons · 70 min
View moduleUnderstanding Mortgages
Learn how mortgages work and how to compare loan types, rates, and offers with confidence.
15 Lessons · 105 min
View moduleFirst-Time Buyer Programs
Discover the assistance programs and grants that can lower the cash you need up front.
6 Lessons · 42 min
View moduleBuilding Your Home Buying Team
Know who helps you buy a home, what each person does, and how to choose them well.
10 Lessons · 70 min
View moduleFinding the Right Home
Build your search criteria, evaluate neighborhoods, and learn what to look for at a showing.
11 Lessons · 77 min
View moduleMaking an Offer
Learn how to price an offer, use contingencies, and negotiate without overpaying.
11 Lessons · 77 min
View moduleInspection, Appraisal & Underwriting
Understand everything that happens between an accepted offer and clear to close.
10 Lessons · 70 min
View moduleClosing & Becoming a Homeowner
Walk through closing day, protect your money, and settle into your first year of ownership.
12 Lessons · 84 min
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