First-Time Homebuyer: The Real Process

Buying your first home is more than finding a place you like and signing papers. This course walks through the parts buyers often learn too late: building mortgage-ready credit, budgeting for cash beyond the down payment, comparing grants and loan options, and understanding what lenders actually review. It also covers choosing the right real estate agent, touring homes with a clear eye, inspections, insurance, title work, and closing day. Built for first-time buyers in Missouri, Georgia, and the Illinois Metro East Area, the program gives you a practical way to make informed decisions from preapproval through getting the keys.