Why rent, when you can own?
Every month, your rent builds someone else's equity. This 12-page guide shows first-time buyers exactly how to change that — the real math, the down-payment myths, the credit moves, and the step-by-step path from lease to keys, written for the Phoenix market by the agent who works it every day.
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Starting with the big one: you do not need 20% down.
Finish knowing exactly what to do this month — not "someday."
A straight path from lease to keys.
A preview of the chapters — the numbers live in the guide.
The Real Cost of Renting
What five more years of rent actually adds up to — and where that money goes instead when you own.
The Down Payment Myth
FHA at 3.5%, conventional at 3%, VA at zero — plus Arizona assistance programs most renters never hear about.
Credit, Decoded
What lenders actually look at, and the five fastest moves to strengthen your file before you apply.
What You Can Afford
The honest formula — and how to pressure-test it with Stephie's online Buyer Studio in two minutes.
The 8-Step Journey
Pre-approval to closing day, demystified — what happens, when, and what it costs.
Mistakes to Avoid
The seven missteps that stall first-time buyers — every one of them preventable.
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