Free First-Time Homebuyer Course in Murfreesboro: Start With Clear Answers
Clear information is a strong first step toward buying your first home.
Buying your first home should feel exciting—not confusing.
It is normal to have questions before you begin. How much should you prepare for a down payment? What does a lender review? When should you talk with a real-estate professional? What happens between deciding to buy and receiving the keys?
You do not have to sort through those questions alone.
On Tuesday, September 15, 2026, I am joining Val Robinson of Fifth Third Bank for a free, in-person First-Time Homebuyer Course in Murfreesboro. We are bringing real-estate guidance and lending education into one room so future buyers can hear clear information, learn the language of the process, and ask thoughtful questions before making a move.
The goal is simple: help you leave with a clearer understanding of what comes next.
First-Time Homebuyer Course details
Date: Tuesday, September 15, 2026
Time: 4:40–6:30 PM
Location: Fifth Third Bank — Westlawn Branch
Address: 5213 Veterans Parkway, Murfreesboro, TN 37128
Format: Free and in person
Event details were verified September 9, 2026. Review the Eventbrite page before attending for any organizer updates.
What we will cover
Buying a home involves more than finding a property you love. Preparation begins with understanding how the real-estate and financing pieces work together.
During the course, we plan to discuss:
The essential stages of the homebuying process
Down-payment and assistance topics to ask about
Credit and loan basics
The role different loan programs may play in a financing conversation
Practical preparation for today’s real-estate market
Questions to discuss with your real-estate and lending professionals
The class is designed to make these subjects easier to understand without pressure or unnecessary jargon. Specific loan availability, terms, and eligibility depend on each buyer’s circumstances and lender review.
Why clear information matters before you begin touring
It is easy to focus first on bedrooms, kitchens, neighborhoods, and finishes. Those details matter—but a thoughtful home search begins earlier.
Before touring, buyers benefit from understanding their comfortable price range, the full cost of homeownership, how financing may affect the search, and which steps should happen in what order. That preparation can help you evaluate homes more carefully and make decisions based on your goals rather than pressure.
As a REALTOR®, my role is not simply to open doors. I want buyers to understand the process, recognize the decisions ahead, and feel supported as they build a plan.
Questions worth bringing to the course
You do not need to arrive with every detail figured out. Start with the questions that are already on your mind.
You might ask:
Do first-time buyers always need a 20% down payment?
What expenses should I prepare for beyond the down payment?
What information does a lender typically review?
How can I decide on a comfortable monthly housing budget?
When should I begin talking with a lender and a REALTOR®?
What happens after I find a home I would like to purchase?
How can I prepare for inspections, an appraisal, and closing?
What should I understand before making an offer in today’s market?
The right answer may depend on your goals and circumstances. The value of the conversation is learning what to ask, who to ask, and how the pieces connect.
Meet your homebuyer guides
Gretchen Moore, REALTOR®
I help buyers in Murfreesboro and across Middle Tennessee understand the real-estate process, evaluate their options, and move forward with a thoughtful plan. My approach is centered on clear communication, informed decisions, and guidance that feels personal rather than transactional.
Val Robinson, Vice President, Mortgage Loan Originator
Val Robinson brings the lending side of the conversation as Vice President and Mortgage Loan Originator with Fifth Third Bank. She will help explain common financing concepts and the questions future buyers may want to discuss with a mortgage professional.
Val Robinson — NMLS ID 436447
Ready to take a more informed first step?
If buying a home is part of your next chapter, this course is an opportunity to slow the process down, ask real questions, and begin with useful information.
Join us in Murfreesboro on Tuesday, September 15. The course is free and takes place in person at Fifth Third Bank’s Westlawn Branch.
Prefer to begin with a question? Contact me through Fancy Nash. You may also call or text 270-779-8287 or email GretchenMoore@kw.com.
First-Time Homebuyer Course FAQs
When is the First-Time Homebuyer Course in Murfreesboro?
The course is scheduled for Tuesday, September 15, 2026, from 4:40 to 6:30 PM.
Where will the course take place?
The course will be held at Fifth Third Bank’s Westlawn Branch, located at 5213 Veterans Parkway, Murfreesboro, TN 37128.
Is there a cost to attend?
No. The published event is free and takes place in person. Advance registration is encouraged so the organizers can prepare for attendance.
What will the course cover?
Topics include the homebuying process, down-payment and assistance conversations, credit and loan basics, loan-program questions, practical market preparation, and time for attendee questions.
How do I register?
Use the official Eventbrite registration page to reserve your place.
Does attending guarantee mortgage approval or a particular loan program?
No. The course provides general educational information. Mortgage products, program availability, credit decisions, rates, terms, and approval depend on individual circumstances and lender review.
Gretchen Moore · Keller Williams Realty Murfreesboro
Gretchen Moore, REALTOR®
Keller Williams Realty Murfreesboro
Mobile: 270-779-8287 | Office: 615-895-8000
Each Keller Williams Realty office is independently owned and operated.
Val Robinson | Vice President, Mortgage Loan Originator | NMLS ID 436447
Fifth Third Bank, National Association | NMLS ID 403245 | Member FDIC | Equal Housing Lender
All loans are subject to credit review and approval.
This article and course provide general educational information and are not individualized financial, legal, or tax advice. No specific financing outcome is promised.
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