How to buy your first home in Florida

First-Time Homebuyer Masterclass: How to Buy Your First Home in Florida

A free live online masterclass for Tampa Bay first-time homebuyers. Learn how lenders generally evaluate buying power, how the main loan types differ, how Florida assistance programs generally work, the costs to plan for, and how to choose a practical next step.

Date

Tuesday, August 18, 2026

Time

7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern

Where

Online (Google Meet)

What you'll learn

• How mortgage lenders generally evaluate buying power
• The basic differences among conventional, FHA, VA, and USDA financing
• How Florida down payment and closing-cost assistance programs generally work
• The upfront and ongoing costs buyers should plan for
• Five common mistakes that can cost money, reduce available options, or delay a closing
• How to determine whether the next step is preparation, planning, preapproval, or continued education

The hour, roughly

1. 1Welcome and audience check-in
2. 2Understanding readiness and buying power
3. 3Loan and assistance-program fundamentals
4. 4Five costly first-time homebuyer mistakes
5. 5A practical homebuying roadmap
6. 6Live questions and next steps

Your host

Joel Olson is a licensed Mortgage Loan Originator (NMLS #1410944) with Blueprint Home Loans LLC (NMLS #2860826), licensed in Florida. This session is educational: no pressure, no sales pitch, and no obligation to apply.

Common questions

Is the webinar really free?

Yes. It is a free, live educational session. There is nothing to buy, and attending does not obligate you to apply for a mortgage.

Do I need to be ready to buy a home?

No. Most attendees are months away from buying. The session is designed to help you understand the process early, so you can prepare with less stress.

How do I join?

The session is held online using Google Meet. After you register, your secure joining link is sent to the email address you provide and appears on your private confirmation page.

Will the session be recorded?

We plan to attend live with you and answer questions in real time. If you cannot attend, register anyway and we will point you to educational resources that cover the same material.