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Oct 2021
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3 Must-Know Tips For First-Time Homebuye...

Shari Rash, Money Podcast for Women, Personal Finance, Relationships & Mental Health
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If you’re a first time homebuyer, you are going to listen to this episode on repeat! Kristi Nowrouzi is here to educate you. As a mortgage loan originator for nearly 10 years, she has analyzed thousands and thousands of credit reports and helped people have a well-rounded understanding of finance, money, and credit as it pertains to them.

Kristi shares how to beat out cash buyers, how to get the best mortgage for you, and she’s walking you through the ENTIRE mortgage process from soup to nuts. Even if you own a home, Kristi’s tips will prepare you for house #2.


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