Step-by-Step Education for Confident Homeownership
Buying a home is one of the biggest financial decisions you’ll ever make—and it shouldn’t feel confusing or rushed.
The Home Buyer Workshop Series was created to help you understand the home buying process clearly, at your own pace, and without pressure. Each workshop focuses on a key step in the journey, with practical explanations and companion resources to support your learning.
Whether you’re just starting to explore homeownership or preparing to make an offer, this series is here to guide you.
Where Should You Start?
If you’re new to the home buying process, start with Getting Started with Homeownership.
If you already have some experience, feel free to jump to the topic that’s most relevant to you.
You don’t need to watch everything at once—these workshops are designed to meet you where you are.
Home Buyer Workshops
Getting Started with Homeownership
Your foundation for understanding how buying a home works.
This workshop covers:
- How the home buying process works from start to finish
- Mortgage approval basics explained simply
- The real benefits of homeownership
- Common myths that often hold buyers back
📘 Companion workbook available
Understanding Credit & Homebuying
How credit scores impact your ability to buy a home—and more.
This workshop explains:
- Why credit scores matter in mortgage approval
- How credit affects interest rates and affordability
- How credit impacts everyday life beyond mortgages
- Common credit myths and improvement strategies
👉 Watch the workshop: COMING SOON
📘 Companion workbook available
Mortgage Qualifying: Income, Employment & Debts
What lenders really look at when qualifying you for a mortgage.
This workshop covers:
- How income is reviewed and documented
- Employment requirements and stability
- How debts impact your buying power
- Strategies for improving affordability
👉 Watch the workshop: COMING SOON
📘 Companion workbook available
From Pre-Qualified to Making an Offer
How to prepare confidently for writing an offer on a home.
This workshop includes:
- Pre-qualification vs pre-approval
- What it means to be “offer-ready”
- How preparation strengthens your offer
- Common mistakes buyers can avoid
👉 Watch the workshop: COMING SOON
📘 Companion workbook available
Choosing a Lender & Real Estate Agent
How to build the right team for your home purchase.
This workshop discusses:
- What a lender does for a buyer
- What a real estate agent offers
- How to choose professionals who align with your goals
- Pros and cons of different buying approaches
👉 Watch the workshop: COMING SOON
📘 Companion workbook available
Get the Home Buyer Workshop Workbooks
Each workshop includes a companion workbook designed to help you apply what you’re learning and organize your thoughts as you move forward.
📘 The workbooks include:
- Key takeaways from each workshop
- Plain-English explanations
- Worksheets and reflection prompts
- Helpful questions to guide next steps
👉 Request workshop resources here
✔ Delivered by email
✔ No obligation
✔ No sales pressure
Why This Workshop Series Is Different
This series is built on one simple belief:
Better decisions start with better information.
You won’t find hype, urgency tactics, or pressure here—just clear education designed to help you feel confident and informed before making big decisions.
You’re always welcome to learn first and move forward when the timing feels right.
About the Instructor
Rhonda Porter is a Mortgage Advisor with over 25 years of experience helping buyers navigate the home buying process. Through The Mortgage Porter blog and the Home Buyer Workshop Series, Rhonda focuses on education, transparency, and empowering buyers to make informed choices about homeownership.
Learn more at www.mortgageporter.com
Ready When You Are
You don’t need to have everything figured out to get started.
You just need good information.
Explore the workshops above, request the workbooks when helpful, and take the next step when it feels right for you.
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