The Home Run: The First Home Buyers Guide

Mar 18 2024 52 ep. 27 mins 7
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The Home Run is a show that walks you through the first home buying process from every angle. We cover the steps to take, the pitfalls to avoid and answer all the questions you've been dying to ask. No matter what stage you're at, you'll learn everything you need to know about buying your first home. Produced by Michael Nasser, Mortgage Broker at Lendstreet.

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The key to buying your first property is a strong team

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