
The introduction to what we will cover in this course, and some background information on your instructor and guide.
Understand all the reasons for owning a house - and make the leap away from your landlord.
Don't call just anybody. Loans that are easy to get are often expensive. Doing the right process now will save you thousands and thousands of dollars in loan costs and interest payments. Also, it will keep problems at bay later on in the process.
At the end of this lecture, you will be better equipped to get your finances ready to get pre-approved for the maximum amount you qualify for. Important tips for high LTV financing included!
Where to start? We'll give you tips to identify the towns that make sense for you, and help you find an agent who is happy - and able - to have you buy the best house you can find. Extra information provided for how to look at a house like a pro!
Getting your home search off to a fast start. Don't waste months figuring out what's important to you - a little research and planning will save you tons of weekend house hunting!
Which Criteria should you start with to narrow down options? Plus, An overview to make your house hunting productive!
This is a super fun lecture where we talk about Foreclosures, Pre-Foreclosures, New Construction and Land Purchases. Most buyers consider these options - but none of them are easy, and we'll talk about the risks and challenges with these types of options.
Builders are sophisticated negotiators. Knowing their tricks can save you thousands.
Thinking about buying land and building? Here's what you need to know.
Condo have special things to know and think about from single families - but they can be a great option for a lot of home buyers. Also, we reveal things you should consider before writing an offer.
We review offer structure and how you should think about it. Protect your money! Also, how to think about a home inspection, and work out the things you need to with a seller.
We concluding negotiation over the home inspection and discuss legal representation.
You made it! Time to talk about the final things to make your closing go smoothly, without regrets.
For most people, buying a home is the most important first step to securing their financial future, but the prices can seem intimidating, and the process can make some feel lost. But there is no reason to put off this purchase for lack of knowledge. You don't need to be an expert - if you can find the right experts to guide you.
In this course, you will learn how to establish a budget, find a qualified lender who will set you up for success, find an expert house hunter who will find a home that avoids risk and satisfies the best fit for your needs today - all without breaking the bank. We review the basic considerations you should be making to find the right location to begin your search and avoid wasting time in places where you aren’t likely to be met with success. Tips for avoiding problems at every step, including making sure you have a quality lender and tips on avoiding the mistakes that many first time buyers fall into. Even tips for what pre-foreclosures are and how to buy land are all included. Best practices for offer writing are also reviewed. Specific lessons for condos and the complexity and risks that HOA's can introduce. Extra topics include understanding how to pre-approved for more money and how to buy foreclosures, all presented by a 20+ year expert in house hunting. There is over 3 hours of useful content in this course!