First-Time Homebuyers
How To Choose The Right Realtor For You
Choosing a realtor isn’t just about picking someone you like—it’s about hiring a professional who can guide you through one of the biggest financial decisions of your life. In this video, we break down what really matters when selecting a real estate agent, especially in today’s market where buyers may be responsible for paying their…
Read MoreThe Most Important Question First Time Homebuyer Question Should Ask Themselves
📹 Video Summary: How Much House Can You Really Afford? One of the most common questions buyers ask is, “How much can I afford?” But the better question might be: “What’s your comfort zone?” In this video, we explore how comfort level—not just lender pre-approval—should guide your homebuying budget. We also touch on: The role…
Read MoreDon’t Miss The Boat: Start Building Wealth With Your Own Home
If you watch mortgage rates on a regular basis, it’s sometimes hard to see when rate are down. It’s kind of like watching your kids grow….you don’t see their growth on a daily basis, but then one day you look at them and realize wow, they’re really getting big! So if you haven’t taken a…
Read MoreUse Tax Free Real Estate Profits To Build Generational Wealth!
📹 Video Summary: How Some Homeowners Build Wealth by Moving Every 2–3 Years Did you know that homeowners can take advantage of a capital gains tax exemption every two years? In this video, we explain how some savvy buyers are using this tax rule to build long-term generational wealth through real estate—by living in a…
Read MoreGet Your Dream Home Fast With A Pre-Approval
In this video, we break down why a mortgage pre-approval is far more powerful than a basic pre-qualification letter—especially in a competitive housing market. If you’ve found your dream home, being fully pre-approved can make all the difference in getting your offer accepted. We’ll cover: The key differences between pre-qualification and pre-approval Why pre-approval gives…
Read MoreA $76k Hack to Help You Buy A House
📹 Video Summary: How Gifted Funds Can Help With Your Home Down Payment Did you know that family gifts can help you make a sizable down payment on a home? In this video, we discuss how gifted funds from family members—like parents or grandparents—can be used to cover a down payment and help you secure…
Read MoreWaiting to Buy A House Could Cost You $$$
Why the Right Home Buying Questions Matter Buying a home is a huge financial step, but many buyers start with the wrong question: What are interest rates right now? While rates are important, they shouldn’t be the first thing on your mind when considering homeownership. In this conversation, Dustin Droen, your trusted realtor with Guide…
Read MoreMortgage Rates: A Historical Perspective on Today’s Housing Market
Expectations. The Kansas City Chiefs were the odds-on favorite to make history Sunday night against the Philadelphia Eagles by becoming the first team ever to win three consecutive Super Bowls. And then they didn’t. Whether rooting for the Chiefs or for the Eagles, almost everyone I talked with leading up to the Super Bowl had…
Read MoreHelp For Homebuyers? The Push for Lower FHA Mortgage Insurance Premiums
To say things in Washington D.C. are being shaken up these days would be an understatement. Every time you turn on the news there’s something new happening, and the department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is no different. Facing rising home prices and tighter budgets, many Americans are struggling to afford homeownership. Alleviating the…
Read MoreThe Scramble for Eggs and Homes
Well, the Feds met last week and did exactly what was expected…nothing. The inflation level did the same. This doesn’t mean that we aren’t all still experiencing higher prices at the pump, in the grocery store, at restaurants, etc. It just means the prices haven’t gone up…more. Due to the recent bird flu outbreak in…
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