First-Time Buyer Education
First-Time Homebuyer Blog
Here's the deal: this is a short, practical blog for first-time homebuyers, written in plain language by me, Patrick Kevin Fagan, The Mortgage Patriot. Every post explains one piece of the buying process, from pre-approval to getting your keys, and points back to my free live webinar where I teach the whole roadmap start to finish.
Getting Ready
How Mortgage Pre-Approval Actually Works
What pre-approval really is, what the lender checks, and why you should do it before you tour a single house.
Read moreThe Money Side
How Much Money Do You Need to Buy a Home?
Down payment, closing costs, earnest money and reserves. The cash side of the deal, broken down.
Read moreUnder Contract
What Happens After Your Offer Is Accepted?
The option period, inspection, appraisal, underwriting, closing and getting your keys, in order.
Read moreThis Is Just the Beginning
Every post on this page is one piece of the puzzle. In the free live webinar, Patrick walks you through the entire Essential First-Time Homebuyer Roadmap, start to finish, with Patriot Pro Tips and the mistakes to avoid.
Thursday, September 10 at 7:00 PM CT
Free live webinar • No pressure • No obligation