How far are you from buying your first home?

Sound familiar?

Thinking about buying your first home, but not sure where you stand?

On my salary? Buying a home is for other people.

You're not sure what your income could realistically support.

I look good on paper, but I'm scared.

You want to make a smart decision, not an expensive mistake.

I have work to do first.

You're not sure what needs work before you buy.

I don't even know where to start.

All the research has left you with more questions.

You don't need more information about buying a home. Google, TikTok and ChatGPT have plenty. You need guidance: what's really holding you back, what comes first, and what to do next.

What's your plan?

What we'll cover

One evening to see the whole road, start to keys.

The HOMES Method breaks buying your first home into five stages. You'll see how the process fits together, then use the live readiness check to identify which stage needs your attention. House hunting comes last.

Harness your mindset
Is now the right time for you?
What's really holding you back: a real obstacle, a fear, or a guess.
Own the knowledge
How buying and mortgages really work
What lenders look at, and why two people with the same salary get different answers.
Make your plan
Your comfortable number
What a bank will approve versus what you can live with every month.
Embark on preparation
What to get ready first
Credit, savings, documents, and the help many states offer first-time buyers.
Successful execution
From accepted offer to keys
Offer, inspection, appraisal and closing, explained before you're in the middle of them.

Find out which stage you're on.

Take Imbar's Where Am I Now? readiness check during the masterclass and identify what to focus on next, even if you're not ready to buy yet.

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Who it's for

Thinking about buying your first home in the next 3 to 24 months?

Come if

You've done the research but aren't sure what applies to you.
You don't know what your income, credit, or savings mean for your next steps.
You want to make informed decisions before you begin shopping for a home.

Your host

Imbar Meidani has been where you're standing.

Imbar came to the U.S. as a single mother. In 2008, she was broke and unemployed. In 2014, she bought her first home, a three-family in Newark.

Since then, she's experienced real estate from different perspectives: as a New Jersey real estate broker, investor, and landlord. She's helped tenants and aspiring buyers prepare for homeownership and navigate the buying process.

2014her first home, a Newark three-family

20+rental units she manages today

100sof aspiring buyers guided

Imbar's stance I'm a landlord. I'd rather you own.

Imbar is a licensed New Jersey real estate broker (license no. 1007281) and broker of record at Improov Inc., Bloomfield, NJ. The masterclass is education only. You're never asked to use Improov Homes or any lender.

A real story

Maribel came to a free seminar in 2013. Today she and her husband, Salvador, own a three-family.

2013
Maribel came to a first-time homebuyer seminar at Imbar's office.
2014
She and Salvador bought their first home, a two-bedroom single-family house.
2021
They refinanced it, used the cash for a down payment, and bought a three-family. Later they sold the starter home.
Today
They live in their three-family, and their two tenants' rent covers their mortgage.

“I'm happy with my 3-family house that Improov Homes helped me get.”

Maribel, from her Google review. She's been sending friends and family to Imbar ever since.

Shared with Maribel and Salvador's permission. Their story is their own, not a typical result. Every buyer's situation and market are different.

Want help turning what you learn into a personal plan?

At the end of the free masterclass, Imbar will briefly introduce the optional, paid IPH Program. Starting January 5, 2027, the program includes eight live Zoom sessions for people who want guidance creating their own homeownership plan. There's no obligation to join.

From confused to confident, with your own plan for the right first home.

Questions

Good to know before you register

Where does it happen, and how long is it?

Live Zoom, 60 minutes. The link arrives by email right after you register.

Do I need good credit or savings to come?

No. The masterclass is designed to help you understand where you stand, including what you may need to work on before buying.

Will this get me approved for a mortgage?

No. This is an educational masterclass, not a mortgage preapproval or individualized financial advice.

Do I have to work with Improov Homes or a certain lender?

No. There's no pressure to use any agent, lender or vendor, and none is recommended.

I don't live in New Jersey. Is this for me?

Yes. It's open to first-time buyers anywhere in the U.S. Loan programs, assistance and legal steps vary by state, so Imbar shows you how to find the rules where you live.

Is this the homebuyer education class my assistance program requires?

No. This masterclass does not provide a required homebuyer education certificate. If you need one, check with your lender or assistance program for an approved provider.

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Find out where you stand and what to focus on next.

Join Imbar for a free live masterclass. Choose November 17 or November 19, and take the first step toward a clearer homebuying plan.

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