WA Home Buyer's Course
Your First Step Toward Home Ownership
About the Class
The Washington State Housing and Finance Commission Sponsored Home Buyer's Education Course is your first step toward home ownership. Before you dive into your real estate purchase, it is important that you get a grasp on the home-buying process and the variety of loan programs available to you. Learning the basics will aid you throughout your home purchase and help keep you and your family out of trouble.
Attending one of these FREE, interactive courses will give you the necessary knowledge and materials to make an informed home-buying decision. Each course is taught by an industry professional whose goal is to educate and assist you during these first steps.
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Location:
The Howard Team at Fairway Independent Mortgage
32129 Weyerhaeuser Way South
Suite 204
Federal Way, WA 98001
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Available Dates:
Our Dedicated Instructors
WALTER HOWARD
NMLS 85438
LENDER, FAIRWAY MORTGAGE​
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Walter Howard is highly devoted to his clients, Realtor partners, and colleagues. He has been helping individuals buy or refinance their homes in the WA mortgage industry since 1999. Walter has been with Fairway since 2015, and loves the company's speed and customer service. Fairway’s response time to any inquiry, client or employee, is faster than any other company he has worked for.
LISA MCGREGOR
RE BROKER, SYNERGY PROPERTIES​
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Lisa Serrattos-McGregor is the owner and team lead of Synergy Properties at Keller Williams Puget Sound. A licensed broker for over 18 years, Lisa has sold over 1000 homes in the South Puget Sound, has been listed in the top 5% of RE professionals in the nation, and has been recognized as a 5-Star Professional in Real Estate by Seattle Magazine since 2009. She is dedicated to assisting clients with all their RE needs, big or small.
Course Overview
Objectives:
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Discuss the steps to homeownership
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Compare and Contrast owning vs. renting
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Discover how much house you can afford
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Learn how to select a loan program
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See how to get the best rate/ fee structure
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Find out how much buying will cost
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Cover First-Time Homebuyer Program specifics
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Discuss the home inspection and appraisal processes
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Learn the difference between short and regular sales
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and More!
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Frequently Asked Questions
WHAT'S YOUR REPUTATION?
OUR REPUTATION
Each one of our instructors is an industry leader with many years of expertise under their belt. Attending a course taught by one of these esteemed professionals will ensure you receive a balanced and thorough education that will help you make informed decisions as a first-time home buyer.
HOW MUCH DOES THE CLASS COST?
ABSOLUTELY FREE
Please, leave your wallet at home! Each Washington State Home Buyer's Course is absolutely free of charge.
HOW LONG IS THE CLASS?
COURSE LENGTH
Each Washington State Home Buyers Course is mandated to last 5 hours. We know this seems like a giant time-suck, but we promise the benefits of this course will make up for it!
AM I STUCK LISTENING TO A SALES PITCH?
SOLICITATION-FREE
Each one of our home buyer's classes is safe environment for for all attendees. Our instructors pledge not to solicit their services to you.
HOW DO I KNOW I'VE SIGNED UP CORRECTLY?
WE'LL REACH OUT
After you submit your RSVP online, keep an eye out for a confirmation email from one of our instructors to confirm you have signed up correctly and have been admitted to the class.
CAN I BRING A FRIEND OR RELATIVE?
BRING 'EM ALONG
Planning to purchase with a partner, friend, or family member? Please feel free to bring them with you to this course. Be sure to notify your instructor of any extra attendees when you complete your RSVP.
SHOULD I BRING LUNCH ALONG?
BRING A LUNCH
Due to the nature of the Washington State Home Buyer's Course, it is highly encouraged you bring a packed lunch and water bottle to this 5-hour class.
WHERE DO I SIGN UP FOR THE CLASS?
SIGN UP HERE
To sign up for one of our home buyer's courses, visit the RSVP section below.
HOW DO THE INSTRUCTORS MAKE MONEY FROM THIS CLASS?
WE DONT MAKE $
Our instructors don't push books, CDs, special programs, or anything of the sort... If you admire an instructor, hire them! That’s as close to making money as they get. Our mission is to educate the general public about the advantages and pitfalls of buying a home in the Puget Sound area. That's it!
