Invested Development/Everything You Need To Know About Buying a Home in 2023

  • Ended Jul 25, 2023 at 1:00 AM UTC

Everything You Need To Know About Buying a Home in 2023

  • Zoom
  • $29

GRAB THE RECORDING!

It's a house party! And you're invited.

Should I buy a home?

And if so — how?!

Home prices continue to skyrocket. Mortgage rates are high. Some say buy now. Some say don't. It's hard to know who to trust and that's partially because this is a deeply personal choice. There is no one right path.  

This workshop will kick off with a hearty discussion about the current real estate market. Then, we will show you how to run the numbers when purchasing a home. (For the love of Beyoncé, you must run the numbers!) 

Home-buying is one of the largest financial commitments of your life. Make this decision with a rock-steady educational foundation.  Be clear and financially confident in your choice.

Here's What We'll Cover:

  • An expert's look into the current real estate market
  • Pros and cons of home ownership
  • How to calculate whether it's better to rent or buy — an essential financial skill
  • What to expect first-time home buying — including a realistic look at all costs 
  • Strategies for bringing ownership into reach (ex. home hacking)

Got these questions?

  • Will homes ever get more affordable?
  • Is now the right time to buy a home?
  • Is home ownership right for me?
  • Renting or buying: how do I know what's financially best for me?
  • How can I best prepare for this purchase? Financially and mentally?
We've got answers!

Your House Party Hosts:

Paula Pant

Paula Pant is an award-winning journalist who has been featured in the New York Times and Netflix.

She's best known as the host of the Afford Anything podcast, which has more than 25 million downloads and is one of the Top 50 Business podcasts by Apple Podcasts.

She's the Editor-in-Chief of Afford Anything, a financial media platform with 75,000 newsletter subscribers. 

She stars in the 2022 documentary Get Smart with Money, streaming on Netflix. 

She is a Knight-Bagehot Fellow in Business and Economics Journalism at Columbia University.

She is frequently quoted in financial media including The New York Times, PBS, Marketplace Money, Oprah.com, The Washington Post, Forbes, Kiplinger, Lifehacker, The Globe and Mail, Inc Magazine, Yahoo! Finance, Business Insider, The Simple Dollar, Get Rich Slowly, AssetBuilder, Wisebread, the Huffington Post and many more. 

Amanda Holden

Also known as @dumpster.doggy on the internet.

Amanda is the founder of Invested Development, with the aim of making investing education accessible and fun. If you have felt left out of important conversations about money and investing, Amanda's work is for you!

After graduating with degrees in economics and communications, Amanda went to work in investment management. She did this for 7 years. Her primary role was called "investment counselor;" the person in direct communication with high-net-worth clients, relaying portfolio strategy and answering all investing-related questions, on the spot, every day. To do this, she earned a Series 65 license, which is legally required for anyone acting as an investment adviser and providing recommendations. 

But helping rich men get richer? Yeah, that wasn't going to be Amanda's life calling. And now, through Invested Development she has taught over 20,000 students—mostly women—how to invest. 

Testimonials from Workshop Students

FAQ

Q: I can't make it at that time. Should I still sign up?
A: Yes. You will receive a recording that you can watch on your own time.

Q: I already bought a home. Should I take this?
A: Everyone will learn something from this workshop. Education about financial decisions should be ongoing and multi-faceted. Learn often and from many teachers. We encourage all to join.

Q: I am not in the United States. Will this apply to me?
A: We will be talking about real estate both broadly and dive deeper into the process, some of which will be US-specific. That said, everyone will learn something from this workshop, no matter where they reside.