Homebuyer Workshop: Mortgage Programs and Strategies for First-Time Homebuyers

mortgage programs and strategies homebuyer workshopHow to Create Affordability and Get Your Offer Accepted

Buying your first home can feel overwhelming — especially when you start hearing about interest rates, down payments, competing offers, and loan programs with unfamiliar names. The good news? There are many mortgage options and strategies designed specifically to help first-time home buyers succeed, even in competitive markets.

In our upcoming Home Buyer Workshop, we’ll be breaking down mortgage programs and practical strategies that help buyers create affordability and write strong, winning offers. Here’s a preview of what we’ll cover. [Read more…]

Homebuyer Workshop: From Prequalification to Making an Offer

from Prequalifying to Making an Offer Homebuyer Class
Our homebuyer workshop series continues on December 3, 2025 from noon to 1pm Seattle-time. This workshop will take you from getting prequalified to preapproved and pre-underwritten stages of the home buying process. [Read more…]

Free Virtual Workshop: How Much Money Do You Need to Buy a Home?

Buying a home takes more than just a down payment — but how much do you really need? In this quick and informative session, you’ll learn exactly what goes into your total “cash to close,” including down payment options, closing costs, and other upfront expenses.

You’ll walk away with a clear understanding of:
✅ How much money you actually need to buy a home
✅ Low down payment loan options (you don’t always need 20%)
✅ What closing costs and prepaids cover
✅ Tips and strategies for saving for your down payment
✅ How gift funds or wedding gifts can help

Whether you’re planning to buy soon or just starting to save, this class will help you create a realistic plan to reach your homeownership goals.

🕓 Duration: 1 hour
📍 Location: Zoom (link provided after registration). Register here or by scanning QR code above.
🎓 Who it’s for: First-time and repeat buyers who want to understand what it really costs to buy a home

Your Credit and Buying a Home Workshop: Homebuyers Workshop Series


Our first workshop was a lot of fun, and we covered quite a bit – if you would like access to “Getting Started with Homeownership” please reach out to me. [Read more…]

Homebuyer Workshops starting on Wednesday, October 1st


Our first homebuyer workshop is this Wednesday, October 1st from noon to 1:00 pm Seattle time. I have been teaching homebuyer classes since 2014 and it’s something that I truly enjoy doing. [Read more…]

Upcoming Class on New Zoning Laws in Washington

***THIS CLASS IS SOLD OUT–please contact me if you would like us to arrange another class.***

If you’re a real estate agent, you don’t want to miss out on this upcoming class on Washington state’s new zoning laws. This all day class takes place at the Kent office of New American Funding and we will be serving up lunch as well as important information you need to know.
We just have a few seats left so be sure to sign up today! Scan the QR code or click here to RSVP.

I hope to see you then!

Homebuyer Class in Tacoma

Update: Thanks to all our students! It was wonderful teaching you about the home buying process and I look forward to teaching another class again soon!  Click here to sign up for our next home buyer education class!
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Not all Home Buyer Classes are the same

Seattle Home Buyer ClassesHome Buyer Classes or Seminars are popping up every where. They are often taught by a Mortgage Originator paired with a Real Estate Agent, both with hopes they will earn a chance to help students with the purchase of their home. Sometimes home inspectors or escrow officers may take part in teaching as well. Class content can vary as well as the length of the class. Some classes will even help students become eligible for down payment assistance programs and/or tax credits (MCC).

How do you know which home buyer class is the right one for you?

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