Published November 10, 2025

🏑 Your First Home Starts Here: Free First-Time Homebuyer Workshop

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Written by Hannah Jean Nicholson

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Thinking about buying your first home but don’t know where to start?
You’re not alone — and you don’t have to figure it out on your own, either.

Join Juli Anne Gibson & Ricardo Campos Realtors with Refined Roots Real Estate, and Chad Sorenson, Loan Officer with Nova Home Loans, for a relaxed and educational First-Time Homebuyer Workshop designed to help you take the guesswork out of buying your first home.


🌟 What You’ll Learn

In just 75 minutes, you’ll discover:

  • βœ… How to qualify for a mortgage (and what lenders really look for)

  • πŸ’° Down-payment assistance programs and low down payment loan options

  • 🏠 The step-by-step process from pre-approval to getting your keys

  • πŸ’‘ What to expect when touring homes and writing offers

  • πŸ“‹ Insider tips to avoid common first-time home buyer mistakes

  • ❀️ What it's like working with a real-estate broker and financial lender who are truly on your side


🎀 Your Hosts

Juli Anne Gibson & Ricardo Campos
Refined Roots Real Estate | Best Choice Realty
→ Local real-estate experts known for advocacy, education, and heart-centered guidance.

Chad Sorenson
Nova Home Loans
→ Experienced loan officer who specializes in helping first-time buyers find the right financing and down-payment assistance.

Together, this team has helped hundreds of buyers in Washington become homeowners — and they’ll walk you through exactly how to do the same.


πŸ“… Event Details

Date: November 18th, 2025 6:15-7:30PM
Location: Live Online via Zoom
Cost: FREE!
Bonus: All attendees receive a free First-Time Homebuyer Checklist from Refined Roots Real Estate and access to local lender programs with Nova Home Loans.


🎁 Why Attend?

This isn’t a sales pitch — it’s a genuine, hands-on workshop built to empower you with knowledge and confidence.

You’ll walk away knowing:

  • How to find out how much you can afford 

  • How to get pre-approved and house shop with confidence

  • Who’s on your team through the process

  • The real timeline and costs — with zero surprises


πŸ”” Reserve Your Spot Now

Joining us is easy, follow these steps below: 

πŸ‘‰ Register on Eventbrite →

Don't worry, you’ll receive:

  • A confirmation email with event details

  • A text reminder before the event

  • An invitation to submit questions in advance so we can tailor the workshop to you


✨ Ready to turn “someday” into move-in day?

Buying your first home starts with the right information — and the right team.
Let’s make it happen together.

πŸ‘‰ Click Here to Save Your Seat →

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