For Buyers

Buy with Direction

Clarity from pre-approval to keys in hand — strategy, checklists, and local insight to keep every step steady.

Getting Started

Dial in budget, get pre-approved, and set your search criteria with confidence.

Pre-Approval 101

What lenders need and how pre-approval strengthens your offer.

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Mortgage Types Explained

Conventional vs FHA vs VA — which one fits your goals.

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Preferred Lenders

The local pros we trust for rates, speed, and service.

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Shopping & Offers

Tour wisely, read the market, and write strategic offers.

Tour Checklist

What to look for beyond the staging.

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Offer Strategy

Terms that matter: price, timing, contingencies, and more.

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Earnest Money & Escrow

What it is, how much, and when it’s due.

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Inspections & Appraisal

Stay calm, interpret results, and negotiate repairs wisely.

Inspection 101

What’s normal, what’s a red flag, and what’s fixable.

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Repair Requests

How we choose what to ask for (and what to skip).

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Appraisal Basics

What affects value and what happens if it comes in low.

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Closing Day

Final walkthrough, closing costs, utilities, and keys.

Final Walkthrough

How to verify the home’s condition before you sign.

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What to Bring

ID, funds, utilities — your day-of checklist.

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After Closing

Homestead exemptions, locks, warranty info, and next steps.

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Tools & Checklists

Buyer’s Guide (PDF)

Your full playbook from search to close.

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Budget Worksheet

Map your monthly comfort zone.

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Moving Checklist

Stay organized from offer to keys.

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Questions about a property or process?

I’m happy to talk it through and map next steps.

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