First Time Home Buyer Class

Everything You Need to Know About Buying a Home in Arizona

Thinking about buying a home in Arizona? Whether it’s your first home ever or your fifth, this free class will give you the knowledge and confidence you need to purchase a home in today’s market.

Join The Caren Team at SERHANT. and Busse Mortgage Group for an easy-to-understand, step-by-step breakdown of the entire home buying process, from getting prequalified to getting the keys.

What You’ll Learn

In this class, we’ll walk you through:

• What prequalification really means and how to get started
• How to understand your buying power and monthly payment
• How to search for homes that fit your budget and criteria
• What to expect when touring homes (and how to avoid common mistakes)
• How to make a competitive and smart offer
• Earnest money, inspections, closing timelines, and everything inside the Arizona purchase contract
• Tips for navigating today’s market conditions in the West Valley and beyond

Meet Your Hosts

Matt & Shalin Caren - The Caren Team at SERHANT.
Local West Valley REALTORS® living in Litchfield Park and helping Arizona buyers and sellers for over a decade. With hundreds of homes sold, they bring practical, real-world expertise and a friendly, no-pressure approach to educating buyers.

Chris Busse - Busse Mortgage Group (NMLS #291772)
A local mortgage broker with access to multiple lenders and loan programs. Chris will break down the lending process, explain prequalification vs. preapproval, and show you exactly what lenders look for.

Who Should Attend

This class is perfect for:

• First-time homebuyers
• Anyone planning to buy in the next 3–18 months
• Renters exploring whether now is the right time to own
• Anyone wanting to understand financing options
• Buyers who have purchased before but want a refresher on Arizona’s current process

Why Attend?

Buying a home is one of the biggest financial decisions you’ll make - our goal is to make it simple, clear, and stress-free. We provide real information, real steps, and real guidance you can use right away.

You'll leave with:

• A clear plan for your next steps
• Knowledge of the lending process
• Confidence in navigating the Arizona market
• Access to trusted local professionals you can rely on