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Home Buying Course
INTRODUCTION
How to Use this Course
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Her First House™ Course Introduction and 11 Common Home Buying Myths
GET STARTED: LAYING THE FOUNDATION
Getting Started
Readiness Quiz
Overview: Know How Much Home You Can Afford
Overview: Understand the Cost of Buying
Overview: Understand the Cost of Homeownership
Overview: Understand the Role Your Credit Plays
Overview: Understand the Benefits of Homeownership
Congratulations! You've Completed Track 1
THE RENTER'S SMART TRACK
Your Home Buying Timeline
Activity: Set Your Home Buying Timeline
Lease Smart
Lease Smart: Lease Agreement Options
Lease Smart: Selecting a Smart Lease Term
Lease Smart: Financial Considerations
Lease Smart: Make Apartment Living More Affordable
Lease Smart: Spend Smart on Moving Day
Lease Smart: Negotiate a Favorable Lease Renewal
Lease Smart: Securing Your Security Deposit
Lease Smart: Securing Your Pet Deposit
Budget for Home Buying
Budget for Home Buying: Create a Budget
Budget for Home Buying: Calculate Your Monthly Income (the Right Way!)
Budget for Home Buying: Calculate Your Monthly Expenses
Budget for Home Buying: Taking Action Based on Your Budget Results
Budget for Home Buying: Prioritize Your Spending (get serious!!)
Budget for Home Buying: Review Your Budget
Budget for Home Buying: Helpful Apps
Activity: Set Your Own Budget
Saving to Buy
Saving to Buy: 11 Tips to Cut Expenses (for the EXTRA bossy!!)
Saving to Buy: How Much CASH Will You Need?
Saving to Buy: Meet Brenda
Saving to Buy: Estimate Your Down Payment
Saving to Buy: Estimate Your Closing Costs
Saving to Buy: Prepare for These Additional Costs
Saving to Buy: Estimated Savings Needed
Saving to Buy: Setting Your Monthly Savings Goal
Saving to Buy: Establish Your Level of Readiness
Activity: Set Your Savings Plan Worksheet
Money Management
Money Management: Keeping Track of Your Money
Money Management: Key Qualities for Good Money Management
Congratulations! You've Completed Track 2
GETTING CREDIT READY
Your Credit Score
Your Credit Score: Benefits of a Good Credit Score
Your Credit Score: Minimum Score Requirements
Activity: Get Your Free Credit Reports and Scores
Completion Quiz: Your Credit Score
Credit Building
Credit Repair
Credit Repair: Review Your Credit Report and Fix Errors
Credit Repair: Stop Spending
Credit Repair: Pay Down Debt
Credit Repair: Contact Your Creditors
Credit Repair: Pay More than the Minimum
Credit Repair: Maintain Old Accounts, Here's Why
Credit Repair: Should you work with a credit repair specialist?
Credit Repair: Apply for New Credit ONLY As Needed
Credit Repair: Start EARLY!!!
Credit Repair: Do-It-Yourself
Congratulations! You've Completed Track 3
GETTING MORTGAGE READY
Mortgage Readiness
Preapproval Process
Preapproval Process: Prequalification
Preapproval Process: Preapproval
Preapproval Process: Underwriting Preapproval
Preapproval Process: Preapproval FAQS
Preapproval Process: 4 Steps to Getting Preapproved
Mortgage Type: Choosing the Right Mortgage Type for You
Mortgage Type: Conventional Loan
Mortgage Type: FHA Loan
Mortgage Type: VA Loan
Mortgage Type: USDA Loan
Mortgage Type: Jumbo Non-Conforming Loan
Mortgage Type: Adjustable Rate Mortgage (ARM)
Mortgage Type: 203(k) Construction / Rehab Loan
Mortgage Rates
Mortgage Rates: How to Get a Lower Rate
Mortgage Rates: What is "Locking Your Rate"?
Mortgage Rates: When to Lock Your Rate
Activity: What is Today's Mortgage Rate?
Quiz: Mortgage Rates
The Appraisal
Loan Processing
Underwriting
Closing
Congratulations! You've Completed Track 4
GETTING HOME READY
Your Dream Team
Your Dream Team: Finding the Right Agent
Your Dream Team: Finding the Right Lender and Loan Officer
Your Dream Team: Finding a Home Inspector
Your Dream Team: Finding a Title Company and Escrow Officer
The Home Buying Process (6 Steps)
01 Getting Your Preapproval Letter
02 Finding the Right Home
House Types: What's your type?
House Styles: What's your style?
New or Resale?
Where do you want to be?
Sharing Your Vision
Home Search Tools
Attending Showings and Open Houses
03 Making an Offer
7 Common Pitfalls to Avoid
Going Under Contract
Overview: Contingencies
Choosing a Closing Date
Overview: Counter Offers & Negotiating
Overview: Earnest Money
Overview: Option Period
04 Getting a Home Inspection
05 Finalizing Your Mortgage Loan
06 Closing and Getting the Keys
6 Important Closing Tips
CONGRATULATIONS!!
You've Completed the Course: Next Steps
18 MONTH HOME OWNERSHIP PLAN
Working the Home Ownership Plan
Month 1
Month 2
Month 3
Month 4
Month 5
Month 6
Month 7
Month 8
Month 9
Month 10
Month 11
Month 12
Month 13
Month 14
Month 15
Month 16
Month 17
Month 18
1-2 Weeks Out
4 Days Before Closing
3 Days Before Closing
Day Before Closing
Closing Day
Welcome Home! Helpful Tips
RESOURCES
Free Credit Reports and Scores
3 Credit Bureaus
Fillable Budget Worksheet
Money Management and Budgeting Tools
Savings Plan Worksheet
Saving Tools and Resources
Down Payment Assistance Resources
Notice of Intent to Vacate Letter Template
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