Become a smart home buyer and get the perfect mortgage for YOU.
Find out what every smart home buyer knows— and the four huge mistakes you must avoid as a first-time home buyer.
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Education is your secret weapon
Communication is the ultimate stress-buster
There are no stupid questions
Your American dream is within reach!
Hop in and follow our simple process — we’ve been down this road before.
At our first meeting, we’ll discuss your goals, go over your custom mortgage options report, and get you a pre-qualification letter to start shopping.
We’ll catch up weekly throughout the approval and closing process to answer your questions and keep everything going smoothly.
Once you’ve moved into your new home, we’ll stay in touch with the insights you need to be the smartest homeowner on the block.
When our previous mortgage fell through a week before closing, Tim saved us! He quickly got us going on a new loan. He took care of us, answered every question, and got us a great rate at terms we were comfortable with.
I was a first-time home buyer, and Tim answered all my questions in a way I understood. He made sure I felt prepared and had all the information I needed to make the best decisions.
Tim is always in contact to ensure you have the information you need, and he’s always looking for ways to save you money.
I was a first-time home buyer, and Tim answered all my questions in a way I understood. He made sure I felt prepared and had all the information I needed to make the best decisions.
When our previous mortgage fell through a week before closing, Tim saved us! He quickly got us going on a new loan. He took care of us, answered every question, and got us a great rate at terms we were comfortable with.
Tim is always in contact to ensure you have the information you need, and he’s always looking for ways to save you money.
Tim is always in contact to ensure you have the information you need, and he’s always looking for ways to save you money.
When our previous mortgage fell through a week before closing, Tim saved us! He quickly got us going on a new loan. He took care of us, answered every question, and got us a great rate at terms we were comfortable with.
I was a first-time home buyer, and Tim answered all my questions in a way I understood. He made sure I felt prepared and had all the information I needed to make the best decisions.
More often than not, that’s what we see across the desk when we ask, “What questions do you have about the home-buying process?”
The black hole of knowledge is real for most first-time home buyers — and it’s nothing to be ashamed of.
We believe that with the right tools and information, you can absolutely feel confident about getting a mortgage and buying your home.
Plenty of brokers can help you secure a loan and send you on your way. And that’s all some people need.
We’ve helped thousands of clients in eastern Iowa — from Cedar Rapids to Iowa City to Des Moines — understand this process and make smart home-buying decisions. For more than 20 years, we’ve been living for every lightbulb moment: We love to empower our clients with the knowledge to understand not just the what but the why of this process.
Ready to be a smart home buyer and fulfill your American dream of owning a home?
Before we even sit down for our first “hopes and dreams” meeting, we’re always rolling out content that answers your burning questions — including the ones you didn’t even know you had.
Here are some of our favorite resources for prospective home buyers…
Thirsty for more? There’s plenty where that came from.
If you’re “just doing your ‘home’ work” right now, congratulations!
One of the smartest moves you can make as a new home buyer is to start earlier than you think you need to.
No matter when you’re hoping to buy, we’ve got everything you need for a smooth buying process, from building your timeline to getting your documents together and more.