

Buying a home is one of the biggest financial decisions you'll ever make - and most buyers never get clear guidance before taking that step.
In this free online class, I'll walk you through how the first-time homebuying process works in today's Marion County market, how to prepare before you start shopping, and how to make smarter decisions about financing, offers, inspections, and the path to closing
You'll learn:
– What to have in place before you seriously start shopping
– How financing and preapproval actually work—and what lenders care about
– What first-time buyer programs may be available and when they make sense
– How to determine a comfortable home-buying budget
– Common first-time-buyer mistakes that can cost you money
– How to approach offers, inspections and negotiations strategically
Whether you're planning to buy soon or simply want to prepare before you begin, you'll leave with a clearer picture of what your next step should be.
Take advantage today, save your spot for the FREE online class!

Lauren Almeida is a Marion County Realtor who helps buyers understand not just which home they want to purchase, but how to navigate the decisions that come before and after the offer—from preparation and financing through inspections, negotiations and closing.
Lauren created The Homeownership Alliance to bring trusted real estate, lending, and homeownership professionals together around one goal: helping buyers make better-informed decisions throughout the path to homeownership.
This free class is part of that mission, giving first-time buyers practical information they can use to approach one of life's biggest financial decisions with greater clarity and confidence.