First-Time Buyer Course
A complete path from preparation to homeownership.
Ten core, plain-English lessons with practical worksheets, persistent progress, and two bonus lessons for added DFW context.
10 core lessons
Your Home Buying Journey
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Estimated completion:2–3 hours
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Lesson 1 of 10
Get Pre-Approved Before You Shop
Build a reliable budget, compare lenders, and secure the pre-approval that gives your DFW offer credibility.
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Choosing the Right Real Estate Agent
Understand buyer representation, interview agents with confidence, and choose an adviser who respects your goals and budget.
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Understanding Your True Home-Buying Budget
Build an all-in purchase budget that protects your monthly comfort, closing funds, and post-closing reserves.
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Mortgage Basics: FHA, Conventional, VA & USDA Loans
Compare major mortgage types, insurance and program fees, interest-rate choices, and the questions to discuss with a lender.
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House Hunting Like a Pro
Build a focused search, evaluate each property consistently, and separate lasting value from listing-day emotion.
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Making an Offer with Confidence
Understand price, terms, negotiation, and buyer protections so you can submit a strong offer without abandoning your limits.
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Home Inspections Explained
Understand the inspection period, evaluate findings, and make informed repair and due-diligence decisions.
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The Appraisal & Underwriting Process
Understand how the lender evaluates the property, verifies the loan file, and prepares the mortgage for final approval.
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Closing Day: What to Expect
Prepare for the final walkthrough, signing, funding, possession, and the practical details of a smooth closing day.
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Moving In & Protecting Your Investment
Turn possession into a safe, organized first month with smart security, maintenance, documentation, and ownership habits.
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Bonus Lessons
Continue with two additional topics after—or alongside—the ten core lessons. Bonus lessons do not affect course completion.
10 Costly Mistakes First-Time Buyers Make
Recognize the financial, property, and contract mistakes that create avoidable stress—and learn what prepared buyers do instead.
Open LessonChoosing the Right DFW Neighborhood for Your Life
Use a consistent framework to compare commute, property taxes, housing stock, daily life, and long-term flexibility across North Texas.
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