On this special episode on Homes & Loans, host Alice Alvey welcomes homebuyer education specialist Jim Gaffney, who is the founder and creator of ‘Know Before You Go – 3 Step Guide to Home Financing’. Jim dives into helping listeners understand the three most important factors of buying a house, how to document them, and when to start preparing. Buying a home for the first time can be overwhelming, but luckily experts like Jim Gaffney are here to walk you through the process.

What will down payment assistance cover? Jen Lawrie, mortgage industry veteran, shares insights about getting into a home fast- with other people’s money! She debunks common assistance program myths, emphasizing the hard truth that there is no such thing as free money. Listen in on this episode of Homes & Loans to learn more about the ins and outs of down payment assistance and how you can benefit from it.

Rick Cardinali, the “Lender Chef” joins Alice Alvey on this episode of Homes & Loans to teach listeners how to be better about shopping for a home. He shares insightful advice about keeping a grasp on your emotions through the entire homebuying process, staying levelheaded with every decision you make. Ready to make a move? Tune in to learn how to successfully financially plan to buy your dream home.