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How the F...do I buy a house?

Did you know…

• There is a $750,000 gap between what a local household can afford and the median home price in Eagle County.
• A typical family needs the income of 5.2 full-time jobs to afford a non-resort home in our community.
• Eagle County must add over 6,300 homes by 2035 to house our growing community.
• 86% of our local businesses say Housing is the number one threat to their success.

While this may sound like a whole list of reasons NOT to buy a house - don't give up! Home ownership is not an impossible dream, but understanding the process, requirements, and resources available is vital when embarking on the home-buying journey. This course will set you up for success - providing the knowledge and tools you'll need, specific to our Eagle County real estate market and the people that make it all work (that's you!). 

How The F*#? Session Three - Buying a House

• Facilitators: Jesus Camunez & Vesna Leon, Housing Eagle County & The Valley Home Store 
• Key Topics: The home-buying journey, budgeting for a mortgage, lending and down payment assistance, understanding HOAs, and navigating deed-restricted property requirements. 
• Intended For: This course is open to anyone, but is designed for first-time and repeat buyers in Eagle County. Locals looking to purchase a deed-restricted home or access local programs like Eagle County Good Deeds and Down Payment Assistance. No prior experience required!
• What this is: 
  • A Roadmap to Ownership: A step-by-step guide from budgeting to closing.
  • Local Expertise: Navigating Eagle County’s unique deed-restricted market.
  • A Door Opener: The required certification for local deed-restricted housing programs.
• What this isn't:
  • A Commitment to Buy: Learn now, buy when you're ready.
  • A Generic Class: We provide local guidance for the Eagle County market.
  • Intimidating: We focus on clear, actionable steps.