20 Lessons

First-Time Homebuyer Course

A step-by-step guide from mortgage-ready to move-in day.

  1. 1 FH301
    Mortgage Readiness
    →
  2. 2 FH302
    How Much House Can I Afford?
    →
  3. 3 FH303
    Understanding Down Payments
    →
  4. 4 FH304
    Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI) Explained
    →
  5. 5 FH305
    Mortgage Pre-Approval
    →
  6. 6 FH306
    Understanding Mortgage Interest Rates
    →
  7. 7 FH307
    Understanding Closing Costs
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  8. 8 FH308
    Escrow Accounts Explained
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  9. 9 FH309
    Fixed-Rate vs. Adjustable-Rate Mortgages
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  10. 10 FH310
    The Home Inspection Process
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  11. 11 FH311
    Homeowners Insurance Basics
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  12. 12 FH312
    Understanding Property Taxes
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  13. 13 FH313
    Home Maintenance Budgeting
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  14. 14 FH314
    Understanding Home Equity
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  15. 15 FH315
    Refinancing Your Mortgage
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  16. 16 FH316
    Building an Emergency Fund as a Homeowner
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  17. 17 FH317
    Understanding Homeowners Associations (HOAs)
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  18. 18 FH318
    Buying a Condo vs. a Single-Family Home
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  19. 19 FH319
    What Happens on Closing Day?
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  20. 20 FH320
    Your First Year as a Homeowner
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Ready to test what you've learned?

Take the final exam for this course. Score 80% or higher and you'll earn a downloadable certificate of completion.

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