Homebuying 101 with Francisco Gonzalez

Thinking about buying a home but unsure where to start? 🤔🏡 In this episode of HomeBuying 101, host Francisco Gonzalez sits down with Bianca Betancourt from AZ & Associates to break down everything first-time buyers need to know. ✅ Do you really need 20% down? ✅ What credit score do you need to qualify? ✅ How do down payment assistance programs work? ✅ Renting vs. Buying—what makes the most financial sense? Bianca shares real stories of first-time buyers who thought they couldn’t qualify but ended up getting into homes with little to no money down! Plus, we talk about market trends, new build incentives, and how to navigate today’s real estate landscape. 🎧 Tune in now to learn how YOU can stop paying rent and start building wealth! 📲 Have questions? DM @Francisco.E.Gonzalez or @_BiancaBetancourt to start your homeownership journey!

Thinking about buying a home but don’t know where to start? 🤔🏡 In this episode of Home Buying 101, host Francisco Gonzalez sits down with Lucy from HomeSmart to break down everything you need to know about the home-buying process—from securing a great real estate agent to understanding market trends and why NOW is the time to buy! 🔑 Key topics we cover: ✅ Lucy’s journey from retail to real estate 🛍➡🏡 ✅ The truth about today’s housing market & interest rates 📈 ✅ Why waiting to buy could cost you MORE 💰 ✅ How to find the right real estate agent 🤝 ✅ The biggest mistakes first-time buyers make ❌ ✅ Why you should NEVER visit a new build without an agent 🚧 ✅ The difference between home insurance & home warranties 🏠🔍 Whether you're a first-time buyer or just thinking about homeownership in the future, this episode is packed with expert advice to set you up for success. 🎧 🎯 Ready to start your home-buying journey? Connect with Lucy at 📲 (623) 523-3290 or on Instagram @azrealtorlucy. 📢 Don’t forget to follow & subscribe for more home-buying tips! 🎙️

In this episode of 'Homebuying 101,' we sit down with John & Stephany Rodriguez from Level Up Firm to dive deep into the world of credit repair. Discover why fixing your credit is a crucial step toward achieving homeownership and how it can impact your buying power. Whether you're a first-time buyer or looking to improve your financial health, this episode is packed with valuable insights to help you on your journey. Don’t miss out on these essential tips for securing your dream home!Watch the full discussion on YouTube or listen on your preferred podcast platform by clicking the links in our Linktree. https://linktr.ee/greenplanetinsurance John & Stephany Rodriguez Level Up Firm (623)213-4436 IG: @creditbyjr IG: @creditbysteph www.thelevelupfirm.com

Season 2 Episode 3- Home Search Process We talk with David & Luz Villalvazo from AZ & Associates about the home search process and becoming a homeowner. If you would like to watch it on Youtube or listen to it on your preferred podcast service, click the links in our Linktree. https://linktr.ee/greenplanetinsurance David & Luz Villalvazo Lyons Real Estate Group at AZ & Associates (623) 814-1015 (602)469-5830 IG: @Realtor.Barber.David IG: @ArizonaRealtor_Luz

Season 2 Episode 2- Getting Prequalified We talk with Mario Nevarez about homebuying and the prequalification process. If you would like to watch it on Youtube or listen to it on your preferred podcast service, click the links in our Linktree. https://linktr.ee/greenplanetinsurance Mario Nevarez (480) 375-0908 www.ctc-mtg.com IG: @ClearToCloseMortgageOfficial Clear To Close Mortgage NMLS ID 2571024 AZ MB 1050829 "WE DON'T SAY NO, WE SAY WHEN"

Season 2 Episode 1- Buyer's Consultation We talk with Iris Beas from eXp Realty about home buying and the buyer's consultation process. If you would like to watch it on Youtube or listen to it on your preferred podcast service, click the links in our Linktree. https://linktr.ee/greenplanetinsurance Iris Beas Beas Home Group at eXp Realty (623) 293-6902 IG: @Irisbeas.realtor Tik tok: @Tuazrealtor

Podcast Episode 28- Let's Talk Home Warranty We talk with Heather Darin from Super Home Warranty about what is home warranty and why it is important for a homeowner to obtain a home warranty plan. If you would like to watch it on Youtube or listen to it on your preferred podcast service, click the links in our Linktree. https://linktr.ee/greenplanetinsurance Heather Darin Super Home Warranty (517)256-7723 IG: @heatherdarin

Podcast Episode 27- Deja de Alquilar, Compre Casa Hablamos con Johana Saenz de AZ & Associates sobre el mercado actual de bienes raices y el proceso de hacer dueño de casa. Si desea escucharlo en su servicio de podcast preferido, haga clic en los enlaces de nuestro Linktree. https://linktr.ee/greenplanetinsurance Johana Saenz AZ & Associates (623)313-0859 IG: @johana.realtor

Podcast Episode 26- Precalificando Para Un Préstamo de Casa Hablamos con Kimberly Davalos-Perez de Fairway Independent Mortgage sobre el mercado actual de bienes raices y el proceso de precalificando para un préstamo de casa. Si desea escucharlo en su servicio de podcast preferido, haga clic en los enlaces de nuestro Linktree. https://linktr.ee/greenplanetinsurance Kimberly Davalos-Perez Fairway Independent Mortgage (623)241-0427 NMLS 1707925 IG: @Lender_Kimberly

Podcast Episode 25- Platica de Bienes Raices Con Mario Hablamos con Mario Beltran de DeLex Realty sobre el mercado actual de bienes raices y el proceso de hacer dueño de casa. Si desea escucharlo en su servicio de podcast preferido, haga clic en los enlaces de nuestro Linktree. https://linktr.ee/greenplanetinsurance Mario Beltran DeLex Realty (602)872-6797 IG: @mario_beltran_realtor

Podcast Episode 24- Mortgage Talk with Jorge We talk with Jorge Barrientos from Barrett Financial Group about mortgages and what our clients need to know. If you would like to watch it on Youtube or listen to it on your preferred podcast service, click the links in our Linktree. https://linktr.ee/greenplanetinsurance Jorge Barrientos Barrett Financial Group (929)-395-6479 NMLS 1781887 IG: @Jorgerbarrientos

Podcast Episode 23- Real Estate Recap With Gabe We talk with Gabe Galindo from AZ & Associates about the current real estate market and how to become a homeowner. If you would like to watch it on Youtube or listen to it on your preferred podcast service, click the links in our Linktree. https://linktr.ee/greenplanetinsurance Gabe Galindo AZ & Associates (602)621-1006 IG: @gabegalindo_23

Podcast Episode 22- Market Update with James We talk with James Serrano from Fairway Independent Mortgage about today's market and getting into a home. If you would like to watch it on Youtube or listen to it on your preferred podcast service, click the links in our Linktree. https://linktr.ee/greenplanetinsurance James Serrano Fairway Independent Mortgage (623)204-8453 NMLS 1130365 IG: @623Jimmy

Podcast Episode 21- When Is It The Right Time To Buy? We talk with Elizabeth Gonzalez from Equity Realty Group about when it is the right time to buy a home and become a homeowner. If you would like to watch it on Youtube or listen to it on your preferred podcast service, click the links in our Linktree. https://linktr.ee/greenplanetinsurance Elizabeth Gonzalez Equity Realty Group (602)459-1826 IG: @elizabeth__sellshomes

Podcast Episode 20- Building Wealth With Real Estate We talk with Brayam Arguelles from Efinity Mortgage about building wealth with real estate. If you would like to watch it on Youtube or listen to it on your preferred podcast service, click the links in our Linktree. https://linktr.ee/greenplanetinsurance Brayam Arguelles Efinity Mortgage (602)545-9082 NMLS 1244588 IG: @arguelles_homeloans & @DaMortgageFellas

Podcast Episode 19- New Construction Homes We talk with Yozana Alcala from AZ & Associates about new construction homes and how to become a homeowner. If you would like to watch it on Youtube or listen to it on your preferred podcast service, click the links in our Linktree. https://linktr.ee/greenplanetinsurance Yozana Alcala AZ & Associates (480)652-8949 IG: @yozanayourrealtor

Podcast Episode 18- Mortgage Misconceptions We talk with Maria Hernandez from Western Alliance Mortgage about common mortgage misconceptions. If you would like to watch it on Youtube or listen to it on your preferred podcast service, click the links in our Linktree. https://linktr.ee/greenplanetinsurance Maria Hernandez Western Alliance Mortgage (602)422-5158 NMLS 2358903 IG: @mariaknows_loans

Podcast Episode 17- Listing And Staging Your Home We talk with Danielle Escobedo & Ashley Drozt from Jason Mitchell Group & Listing Genie about listing and staging your home. If you would like to watch it on Youtube or listen to it on your preferred podcast service, click the links in our Linktree. https://linktr.ee/greenplanetinsurance Danielle Escobedo Ashley Drozt Jason Mitchell Group Listing Genie (602)321-9796 IG:@escobedoteam IG: @ashleydrozt.realtor IG: @listinggenie

Podcast Episode 16- Owning vs Renting We talk with Ivan Rivas from Equity Realty Group about owning vs renting and why you should become a homeowner. If you would like to watch it on Youtube or listen to it on your preferred podcast service, click the links in our Linktree. https://linktr.ee/greenplanetinsurance Ivan Rivas Equity Realty Group (602)332-6850 IG: @therivasteam

Podcast Episode 15- Down Payment Assistance Programs We talk with Denise Abarca from Nova Home Loans about down payment assistance programs and how they can get you into a home. If you would like to watch it on Youtube or listen to it on your preferred podcast service, click the links in our Linktree. https://linktr.ee/greenplanetinsurance Denise Abarca Nova Home Loans (602)446-5827 NMLS 1634455 IG: @lo.denisea