First-Time Home Buyer Roadmap:
Where to Start (Step-by-Step Guide for Tacoma Buyers)
First Step: Talk to a Lender
A lender is where everything begins — not because you’re committing to buy right now, but because it gives you clarity. You’ll learn:
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What price point is comfortable for your lifestyle
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What monthly payment you want to stay within
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What loan programs you're eligible for
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Whether buying now or later makes more sense
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What you can do today to get ready (even if you buy in 6–24 months)
Think of this as creating a roadmap — not pressure.
No commitment. Just information.
Home Buying Process
Here’s what to expect from the moment you get pre-approved to the moment you get your keys:
1. Strategy Call With Me
We talk through your lifestyle, needs, goals, and timeline.
3. Home Search
Touring homes that match your budget + wishlist.
4. Making an Offer
My job is to negotiate the strongest terms for you.
5. Inspection & Appraisal
We make sure the home is safe, sound, and worth what you’re paying.
6. Closing & Keys
Signing day! 🎉
7. Post-Closing Support
Maintenance tips, homesteading resources, tax reminders — I stay with you long after you move in.
Book a Call With Me
Even if you're not buying for 6 months or 2 years, this is where we build your personalized plan. I want to hear about what matters to you:
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Kids? Schools? Pets? Backyard?
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Do you need an office?
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Are you feeling squeezed in your current home?
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Want space for gardening or homesteading?
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Need to buy before you sell?
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Unsure what’s even possible?
This call is pressure-free, judgment-free, and designed to empower you.