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The Federal Reserve and You: What First-Time Homebuyers Must Know About Mortgage Rates & Affordability

The Federal Reserve and You: What First-Time Homebuyers Need to Know

By Julie Marion, The First Time Homebuyer Workshop

Today we’re tackling a topic that might make your eyes glaze over at first… but I promise, it’s one of the most important things you need to understand as a future homeowner: the...

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First Time Homebuyer: Amortization Schedule

Why Understanding Amortization Schedules Can Save First-Time Homebuyers Thousands

By Julie Marion, The First Time Homebuyer Workshop

The shocking truth: most first-time buyers don’t realize they could pay double their home’s price if they don’t understand Amortization

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First Time Homebuyer: Pre-Qualification; Pre-Approval & Fully Underwritten Pre-Approval Letters

📝 First Time Homebuyer Guide to Pre-Qualification; Pre-Approval & Fully Underwritten Pre-Approval Letters

By Julie Marion, The First Time Homebuyer Workshop

Understanding Pre-Qualification, Pre-Approval, and Fully Underwritten Pre-Approval Letters

Buying your first home is a thrilling milestone, ...

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First Time Homebuyer: Tenants in Common

First Time Homebuyer: Tenants in Common

By Julie Marion, The First Time Homebuyer Workshop

What Every First-Time Homebuyer Should Know about Tenancy in Common 

When buying your first home, it’s easy to get swept up in discussions about interest rates, closing costs, and monthly payments. One top...

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A Guide to Closing Costs: What Every First-Time Homebuyer Needs to Know

 

Closing Costs Explained: Buy Smarter as A First-Time Homebuyer

By Julie Marion, The First Time Homebuyer Workshop

Buying your first home? Beyond all the home viewings, the offers, and running around a financial bill is lurking in the wings. Closing costs can add thousands of dollars to the basi...

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First Time Homebuyer: How to Make an Offer on a House

A First Time Homebuyer's Guide How to Make an Offer 

By Julie Marion, First Time Homebuyer Workshop

As a first-time homebuyer buying your first home can feel overwhelming, especially when it comes to making an offer on a house.  But fear not—today, we’re breaking down every aspect of the offer ste...

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