FREE HOMEBUYER WORKSHOP

From First Questions to Confident Closings.

A free live workshop for homebuyers who want guidance to and through the mortgage process — without pressure, confusion, or costly mistakes.

  • How to choose a payment that protects your financial stability

  • What support looks like beyond pre-approval

  • The real numbers you should run before buying

  • The 3 mortgage myths that keep people from buying

  • What lenders don’t explain (but you must understand)

  • How to avoid emotional buying + financial burnout

REGISTER FOR ONE OF OUR NEXT VIRTUAL EVENTS
Join us Wednesday, July 8 and Wednesday, August 12 at 2pm.


WHAT MAKES THIS DIFFERENT

"Buying a home without breaking your life."

It’s a planning-first, decision-support workshop led by a financial advisor.

Instead of asking, “How much can I get approved for?”
We ask,
“What payment supports my life, now and later?”

As financial advisors, we help clients:

✔ Before they apply
✔ During loan decisions
✔ Through closing
✔ After they move in

Because buying a home is not a transaction — it’s a life decision.


WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

This workshop is educational and designed to help you feel confident — whether you buy soon or later.

Before the Mortgage

  • Understanding your real affordability

  • Emotional traps buyers fall into

  • Choosing a payment that protects your future

During the Process

  • What happens after pre-approval

  • How to stay calm through underwriting

  • Decisions that matter vs noise

Through Closing & Beyond

  • Avoiding “house poor” stress

  • Protecting savings and flexibility

  • Building a long-term financial plan around your home

"To and through the mortgage process."

Why most buyers feel overwhelmed:

  • Focus only on approval, not sustainability

  • Don’t realize how many decisions happen after pre-approval

  • Feel pressure to move quickly without full clarity

  • Are unsure who to ask once the process starts

This workshop slows the process down — so you can move forward with confidence.

OUR ADVISORY TEAM

Charles Swope

Financial Advisor | Mortgage Strategy Specialist

Charles takes a non-traditional approach to homeownership. Instead of focusing only on approval, he helps buyers align their mortgage decisions with their broader financial life...

protecting cash flow, flexibility, and long-term goals.

Sarah Thayer

Financial Advisor

Sarah is a financial advisor with over 20 years of experience spanning both mortgage lending and long-term financial planning, Sarah’s approach combines, personalized guidance and a long-term wealth perspective to help clients navigate homeownership and financial success with clarity and confidence.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this a sales webinar?

No. This is educational. I’ll invite you to a free strategy session if you want personal support, but the workshop itself is value-packed and pressure-free.

Do I need to be ready to buy now?

Not at all. Many attendees are 6–18 months out. Planning early gives you options.

Will I be asked to apply for anything?

No applications are required. An optional readiness assessment will be offered for those who want more clarity.

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