Property Quest: A Guide for First Time Home Buyers
Topics covered include deciding to buy a home, financial preparation, the importance of good credit, budgeting, finding a real estate agent, navigating the loan process, programs for first time homebuyers, documents used in the purchase process, finding a home, making an offer, inspections and disclosures, escrow and title insurance and closing. A glossary and additional resources are provided.
Property Quest: A Guide for First Time Renters
Topics covered include preparing to rent, financial preparation, the importance of good credit, budgeting, finding a rental, completing the rental application, renting vs. leasing, deposits and fees, the move in process, rights and responsibilities and the move out process. A glossary and additional resources are provided.
Free Videos and Workbooks Available to Educators
High school, adult school, and community college teachers and community organizations can request a free copy of the Property Quest Educator's Set which includes the Property Quest: A Guide for First Time Home Buyers video, home buyer's workbook and trainer's manual and the Property Quest: A Guide for First Time Renters video, home buyer's workbook and trainer's manual with permission to reproduce the workbooks by contacting Amy Edelen at Amy_Edelen@dre.ca.gov or Department of Real Estate, 2201 Broadway, Sacramento, CA 95818.
