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when you get the keys.

Step-by-step guides for first-time homebuyers, new families, and anyone who nodded along at closing without understanding a word. No jargon. Just what to do, in order.

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Guides for three kinds of overwhelmed.

Pick the season you're in. Each guide stands alone — read just the one you need, when you need it.

First-time buyers

From pre-approval to closing to move-in day — every step decoded so nothing catches you off guard.

Young families

New home, new baby, new everything. Childproofing, seasonal maintenance, and home safety — handled.

The "I'll figure it out" spouse

A judgment-free reference for breakers, shutoffs, and maintenance — so figuring it out doesn't cost a fortune.

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The Fix It Playbook
5-Guide Bundle

Everything a first-time buyer needs — from pre-approval through your first year of homeownership — in one download.

  • The First-Time Homebuyer's Playbook
  • Decoding the Closing Disclosure
  • Your First 30 Days Move-In Guide
  • Childproofing Your Home, Room by Room
  • Where's the Breaker for That?
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First-time buyers

The First-Time Homebuyer's Playbook

Pre-approval to closing keys — every step, every decision, in plain English. Includes checklists, tables, and a glossary.

Closing day

Decoding the Closing Disclosure

Every fee, every form, every number on your CD decoded line by line. Know exactly what you're signing before you sign it.

Move-in day

Your First 30 Days Move-In Guide

Day 1 through Day 30 — locks, utilities, shutoffs, admin tasks, and home systems. With a printable emergency reference sheet.

Young families

Childproofing Your Home, Room by Room

Every room, every hazard, every age milestone — with priority checklists, product recommendations, and red-flag alerts.

Home systems

Where's the Breaker for That?

Label your panel, find your shutoffs, and handle small fixes before they become big ones. Includes a printable panel map.

Maintenance

How to Flush Your Water Heater

A 30-minute annual task that extends your water heater's life by years. Gas and electric walkthroughs, with troubleshooting.

Maintenance

The Seasonal Home Maintenance Playbook

Month-by-month, season-by-season tasks that prevent small problems from turning into large expenses.

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"We closed on our first house and I've already re-read the move-in checklist three times. It's the only thing in this whole process that talked to me like a person."
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The 5-guide bundle includes: The First-Time Homebuyer's Playbook, Decoding the Closing Disclosure, Your First 30 Days Move-In Guide, Childproofing Your Home Room by Room, and Where's the Breaker for That? — all five PDFs delivered in one download for $49 (individual value $69).

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