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CNBC
2 days ago
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CNBC Launches New Online Course on How to Buy Your First Home
ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J., June 3, 2025 – CNBC, First in Business Worldwide, today announced the launch of its new Smarter by CNBC Make It online course, How to Buy Your First Home, hosted by CNBC Make It Success Reporter Ashton Jackson. The course offers users a comprehensive guide to mastering the homebuying process, providing essential insights on how to prepare financially, avoid costly mistakes, and take informed steps toward homeownership. People who take the course receive over 110 minutes of instructional video content, divided into concise lessons that help users determine whether buying a home is the right step, understand mortgages and down payments without confusion, navigate the house-hunting process, and ultimately, make an offer and close the deal. Users also receive a downloadable workbook with exercises to complete at their own pace Seasoned professionals in real estate, mortgages, and the housing market provide users with actionable strategies and a clear, step-by-step roadmap to help them get financially ready, explore their options, and confidently move toward purchasing a home. Experts featured include: · Dana Bull, Licensed REALTOR®, Compass · James Choudhury, Branch Manager at Cliffco Mortgage Bankers · Dr. Skylar Olsen, Chief Economist at Zillow "Buying a home is still a cornerstone of the American Dream, but it is increasingly out of reach for many young professionals," said Jenna Goudreau, Vice President and Executive Editor of CNBC Make It. "For millennials and Gen Z, buying in today's housing market may look different from their parents' generation, with increased costs and competition, higher rates, and limited supply. It is possible, though, and we hope our new Smarter by CNBC Make It course helps users better understand their options and key strategies to make it happen." Smarter by CNBC Make It courses offer expert-led instructions, actionable insights and comprehensive curricula that help users boost their career and income. Users can find courses on a variety of subjects available for purchase at
CNBC
4 days ago
- Business
- CNBC
A step-by-step guide to buying your first home—without making costly mistakes
Ready to buy your first home but not sure where to start? Smarter by CNBC Make It has you covered with our new online course, How to Buy Your First Home, a step-by-step guide that walks you through the entire homebuying process. From weighing the pros and cons of renting vs. buying to navigating mortgages and choosing where to live, you'll gain the tools and knowledge to make confident, informed decisions. Learn how to prepare your finances, avoid costly mistakes, and take smart steps toward owning your first home. You'll get 110 minutes of instructional video lessons that you can watch at any time, and a companion workbook with additional exercises and resources. Buying your first home can be intimidating. We'll help you understand the process and how to prepare, identify the best property for you, and learn key strategies to successfully negotiate and close the deal, so you can confidently turn your homebuying dreams into reality. Start today! Sign up now for How to Buy Your First Home. Use coupon code EARLYBIRD for an introductory discount of 30% off $97 (+taxes and fees) through July 15, 2025.
CNBC
4 days ago
- Business
- CNBC
How to Buy Your First Home: A CNBC Make It Course
Confidently navigate every step of the homebuying process, from financial preparation and mortgage basics to negotiating strategies and closing the deal. Owning a home has long been part of the American Dream, but for first-time buyers, the process can feel confusing and out of reach. Smarter by CNBC Make It's new online course, How to Buy Your First Home, is a practical guide to navigating the homebuying journey with confidence. Whether you're deciding between renting or buying, starting the mortgage process, or figuring out where to live, our three expert instructors will teach you how to prepare financially, avoid costly mistakes, and take smart steps toward homeownership.
