Learn the entire first-time buyer journey - from pre-approval to keys, plus myths (you don’t need 20% down), offer tactics, inspections/appraisals, grants, house hacking, and six pro tips to avoid costly mistakes.
00:00 Intro
01:21 First-Time Buyer Stories & Tips
03:09 Why Own vs Rent
05:05 Affordability: Facts & Myths
11:01 Home-Buying Steps (Start to Close)
19:50 Don’t Add Debt Before Closing
20:19 Appraisals: What They Do
21:53 Who Pays: Inspections & Appraisal
22:40 Final Walkthrough + Closing Disclosure
26:33 Quick Recap: The Steps
27:48 Pro Tips for First-Time Buyers
28:12 Prep Right: Savings + Credit
31:30 Set Realistic Expectations
33:01 First-Time Buyer Programs (Grants)
34:36 Why Your Inspection Matters
36:48 Bonus Tips & Wrap-Up
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