{"id":219,"date":"2023-01-27T23:38:17","date_gmt":"2023-01-27T23:38:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bayareamortgagerates.com\/?page_id=219"},"modified":"2026-03-19T03:57:38","modified_gmt":"2026-03-19T03:57:38","slug":"bay-area-home-buyer-crash-course","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/bayareamortgagerates.com\/","title":{"rendered":"Bay Area First Time Homebuyer Course Pleasant Hill, Walnut Creek, Concord, Contra Costa County"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"221\" width=\"261\" data-init-width=\"214\" height=\"74\" data-init-height=\"61\" title=\"C2 Logo 2022\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bayareamortgagerates.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/C2-Logo-2022.png?resize=261%2C74&#038;ssl=1\" data-width=\"261\" data-height=\"74\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 214 \/ 61;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Your FIRST STOP When Learning to Buy a Home!&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h1>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>20 Minute <span>H<\/span><span>ome Buyer Crash Course Updated for 2026!<\/span><\/strong><\/h1>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Get all your Questions Answered 1 to 1 setting Call or Text 925-285-2172<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">DRE: 01458438 NMLS: 242672 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/fastpacedbroker\/\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"outline: none;\">@fastpacedbroker<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><em>Most Bay Area Buyers Leave this money on the table<\/em><\/strong>&#8230; We&#8217;re giving up to <em><span style=\"--tcb-text-highlight-color: rgb(246, 246, 7) !important;\">$10,000 toward closing costs OR lower your interest rate<\/span><\/em> when you purchase your home <a href=\"https:\/\/ig.me\/m\/fastpacedbroker\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"outline: none;\">DM &#8220;10kCredit&#8221; <\/a> or <a href=\"mailto:jason@jasonwheeler.biz?subject=10k%20Credit%20Toward%20Homebuyer%20Closings?\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"outline: none;\">Ask Me on Email<\/a><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Terms and Conditions apply. Call or Email for details.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Get All your Questions Answered 1 to 1 setting.<strong> Call or Text 925-285-2172<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3 data-end=\"289\" data-start=\"218\">Learn How to Buy Your First Home the Smart Way \u2014 In Just 20 Minutes<\/h3>\n<p data-end=\"446\" data-start=\"291\">Buying your first home is exciting\u2026 but it can also feel overwhelming.What if you could skip the stress and get the <em data-end=\"429\" data-start=\"410\">insider knowledge<\/em> you need \u2014 fast?<\/p>\n<p data-end=\"588\" data-start=\"448\">Our <strong data-end=\"500\" data-start=\"452\">FREE 20-Minute First-Time Buyer Crash Course<\/strong> gives you the answers, strategies, and shortcuts to start your journey with confidence.<\/p>\n<p data-end=\"588\" data-start=\"448\">\n<h3 data-end=\"638\" data-start=\"595\"><img decoding=\"async\" role=\"img\" alt=\"\ud83d\udccb\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/16.0.1\/svg\/1f4cb.svg\"> In Just 20 Minutes, You\u2019ll Discover:<\/h3>\n<ul data-end=\"1153\" data-start=\"640\">\n<li data-end=\"776\" data-start=\"640\"><img decoding=\"async\" role=\"img\" alt=\"\u2705\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/16.0.1\/svg\/2705.svg\"><strong data-end=\"701\" data-start=\"644\">Answers to the Most Common First-Time Buyer Questions<\/strong>(Credit, down payments, monthly payments, timelines \u2014 all simplified.)<\/li>\n<li data-end=\"903\" data-start=\"778\"><img decoding=\"async\" role=\"img\" alt=\"\ud83d\udcb0\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/16.0.1\/svg\/1f4b0.svg\"><strong data-end=\"835\" data-start=\"783\">The Most Popular Down Payment Assistance Options<\/strong>(We break down how they work, who qualifies, and how to apply.)<\/li>\n<li data-end=\"1014\" data-start=\"905\"><img decoding=\"async\" role=\"img\" alt=\"\u26a0\ufe0f\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/16.0.1\/svg\/26a0.svg\"><strong data-end=\"957\" data-start=\"910\">The Biggest Mistakes First-Time Buyers Make<\/strong>(And how to avoid them so you don\u2019t lose thousands.)<\/li>\n<li data-end=\"1153\" data-start=\"1016\"><img decoding=\"async\" role=\"img\" alt=\"\ud83d\udca1\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/16.0.1\/svg\/1f4a1.svg\"><strong data-end=\"1071\" data-start=\"1021\">3 Secrets We Use to Make Sure You&nbsp;<\/strong><strong data-end=\"1071\" data-start=\"1021\">Never Overpay<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-end=\"1153\" data-start=\"1016\">Access to all the most up-to-date loan programs. As a broker, we have over 40 lenders competing for your business. (Real-world insider strategies from experienced mortgage &amp; real estate pros.)<\/li>\n<li data-end=\"1153\" data-start=\"1016\"><strong data-end=\"581\" data-start=\"520\">$10,000 in homebuyer credits\u2026 but not everyone gets it.\u201d<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Right now, we are offering <strong data-end=\"657\" data-start=\"622\">up to $10K toward your purchase<\/strong>Use it to:<img decoding=\"async\" role=\"img\" alt=\"\u2714\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/2714.svg\"> Reduce your cash to close<img decoding=\"async\" role=\"img\" alt=\"\u2714\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/2714.svg\"> Lower your interest rate<img decoding=\"async\" role=\"img\" alt=\"\u2714\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/2714.svg\"> Make your offer stronger<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-end=\"1198\" data-start=\"1160\"><img decoding=\"async\" role=\"img\" alt=\"\ud83d\udcac\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/16.0.1\/svg\/1f4ac.svg\"> Here\u2019s What Past Attendees Say:<\/h3>\n<blockquote data-end=\"1308\" data-start=\"1199\">\n<p data-end=\"1308\" data-start=\"1201\">\u201cAs someone who was very nervous going into the home buying process, I discovered Jason through his helpful videos on YouTube, and decided to reach out. His knowledge of the process was very reassuring and he has been fantastic to work with!.\u201d\u2014 Taz, First-Time Buyer Pleasant Hill CA<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<blockquote data-end=\"1427\" data-start=\"1310\">\n<p data-end=\"1427\" data-start=\"1312\">\u201cIf you are a first-time buyer, I recommend watching Jason&#8217;s crash course video of &#8216;the 6 most common questions&#8217;. It&#8217;s a short, informative video. Had me so intrigued that I reached out to him the same night for additional information and so began our journey with Jason..\u201d\u2014 Hasmin, Homeowner Clayton CA<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h3 data-end=\"520\" data-start=\"449\">Jason Wheeler \u2014 Pleasant Hill Mortgage Broker &amp; Real Estate Advisor<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<p data-end=\"753\" data-start=\"522\">I\u2019m <strong data-end=\"543\" data-start=\"526\">Jason Wheeler<\/strong>, a <strong data-end=\"643\" data-start=\"547\">local mortgage broker and real estate advisor based in Pleasant Hill<\/strong>, serving homebuyers, homeowners, and real estate investors throughout Pleasant Hill and the greater East Bay.<\/p>\n<p data-end=\"854\" data-start=\"755\">I specialize in <strong data-end=\"827\" data-start=\"771\">Pleasant Hill mortgages and real estate transactions<\/strong>, helping clients navigate:<\/p>\n<ul data-end=\"1123\" data-start=\"855\">\n<li data-end=\"904\" data-start=\"855\">Home purchases in Pleasant Hill neighborhoods<\/li>\n<li data-end=\"951\" data-start=\"905\">Mortgage financing for Pleasant Hill homes<\/li>\n<li data-end=\"1005\" data-start=\"952\">VA loans, conventional loans, and jumbo financing<\/li>\n<li data-end=\"1059\" data-start=\"1006\">Strategic refinances for Pleasant Hill homeowners<\/li>\n<li data-end=\"1123\" data-start=\"1060\">Real estate purchase planning and long-term equity strategy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-end=\"1335\" data-start=\"1125\">What makes my approach different is that I operate at the intersection of <strong data-end=\"1245\" data-start=\"1199\">mortgage strategy and real estate guidance<\/strong>, giving Pleasant Hill clients a clear, realistic plan from offer to closing \u2014 and beyond.<\/p>\n<p data-end=\"1563\" data-start=\"1337\">If you\u2019re buying, refinancing, or selling a home in <strong data-end=\"1418\" data-start=\"1389\">Pleasant Hill, California<\/strong>, my job is to make sure your financing and real estate decisions actually support your long-term financial goals \u2014 not just today\u2019s transaction.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Rates shown are national averages. Many clients qualify for rates below these benchmarks. Contact us for your exact rate.<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Get All your Questions Answered 1 to 1 setting.<strong> Call or Text 925-285-2172<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"221\" width=\"355\" data-init-width=\"214\" height=\"101\" data-init-height=\"61\" title=\"C2 Logo 2022\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bayareamortgagerates.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/C2-Logo-2022.png?resize=355%2C101&#038;ssl=1\" data-width=\"355\" data-height=\"101\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 214 \/ 61;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>This is the personal blog of Jason Wheeler. The views expressed here are not endorsed or moderated by any of our affiliates or any individual Corporation Jason Wheeler or any guest writer may represent. You may also assume that if you purchase any product or service referenced or linked to this site Jason Wheeler will be paid a commission. The content of this site is Jason Wheeler&#8217;s only and not that of C2 Financial, Cal State Realty or any other Affiliate This licensee is performing acts for which a real estate license is required. C2 Financial Corporation is licensed by the California Bureau of Real Estate, Broker # 01821025; NMLS# 135622. Loan approval is not guaranteed and is subject to lender review of information. All loan approvals are conditional and all conditions must be met by borrower. Loan is only approved when lender has issued approval in writing and is subject to the Lender conditions. Specified rates may not be available for all borrowers. Rate subject to change with market conditions. C2 Financial Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Mortgage Broker\/Lender. 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