Buying your first home doesn't have to feel overwhelming.
No jargon, no scare tactics — just what actually matters, explained simply.
- How much to put down
- Loan types, in plain English
- Inspection to closing day
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Assumes 28% of gross income on housing, 5% down, a 7.4% rate, taxes and insurance. Your numbers will vary.
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Assumes 28% of gross income on housing, 5% down, a 7.4% rate, taxes and insurance. Your numbers will vary.
Email me the breakdown →
Buying your first home doesn't have to feel overwhelming.
No jargon, no scare tactics — just what actually matters, explained simply.
- How much to put down
- Loan types, in plain English
- Inspection to closing day
You’ll get the free guide plus occasional emails about buying a home and the course. No spam. Unsubscribe anytime. Privacy
Rosa and Theo want a place of their own.
Rosa and Theo are fictional example buyers; their numbers are illustrative. About our examples
Then they saw the numbers. (Totally normal.)
What's inside the guide
Down payment myths, debunked
Why you probably don't need 20% down.
The real monthly math
What a home actually costs beyond the sticker price.
Closing day, step by step
No surprises when it matters most.
What inspectors actually check
So you know what to look for before they do.
Rosa ran their own numbers. It was closer than they thought.
Run your own numbers
Free calculators and plain-English guides. No sign-up needed.
They stopped guessing and made a plan: eight steps, one at a time, and a quick check at every big number.
Everything this guide couldn't fit.
Eight in-depth modules with real numbers and a built-in calculator in each one.
- 01Getting mortgage-ready
- 02Can I afford this?
- 03The real cost of owning
- 04Working with an agent
- 05Making an offer
- 06Contract to closing
- 07The inspection
- 08Closing day and beyond
+ Free bonus: Your first year as a homeowner — 7 lessons, 9 tools and a printable Year-One Binder for the twelve months after closing.
$47one-time · lifetime access · 30-day money-back guarantee
See what's in the courseChecking a real deal? Use the tools.
Four small planners for the four papers that decide what you pay. Type in your numbers, get a clear answer.
- Offer Planner · House hunting
Can we afford this house, all in?$7 - Loan Planner · Comparing loans
Which Loan Estimate is really cheaper?$7 - Repair Planner · Inspection
What should we ask the seller to fix?$7 - Closing Planner · Closing
Did any fee go up more than allowed?$7
$19all four planners (instead of $28) · one-time · your numbers stay in your browser
It started with one free guide.
Not ready for the course? Start with the free guide.
Down payment myths, the real monthly cost, inspections and closing day, in plain English.
You’ll get the free guide plus occasional emails about buying a home and the course. No spam. Unsubscribe anytime. Privacy
Welcome home, Rosa and Theo. You’re next.
Rosa and Theo are fictional example buyers; their numbers are illustrative. About our examples
Check the big numbers yourself, before you sign.
Four planners for the four papers that decide what you pay: the listing, your Loan Estimates, the inspection report and the Closing Disclosure.
Step 1 · House hunting
Offer Planner
Can we afford this house, all in? And what should we offer?
$7See the planner →Step 2 · Comparing loans
Loan Planner
Which Loan Estimate is really cheaper for how long you’ll keep it?
$7See the planner →Step 3 · Inspection
Repair Planner
What’s worth asking the seller to fix, and how much credit can you get?
$7See the planner →Step 4 · Closing
Closing Planner
Did any fee go up more than the law allows? What’s your real cash to close?
$7See the planner →
All four planners in the HomeLooker Toolkit: $19 instead of $28 · one-time · your numbers stay in your browser
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