Buying a home doesn’t start with house hunting, it starts with preparation.

The Roadmap to Homeownership Workbook is a free, step-by-step guide designed to help future homebuyers get prepared before applying for a loan or searching for a home.

This workbook was created from my real-world experience working with first-time buyers and focuses on helping you understand what it truly takes to become homebuyer-ready — financially, mentally, and practically.

Inside this workbook, you’ll learn how to:

Understand the true costs of buying a home
Get your financial house in order
Review and improve your credit
Learn about down payment assistance options
Build savings and prepare for unexpected expenses
Assemble the right team of professionals
Prepare for mortgage pre-approval
Set realistic goals and create your homebuying wish list
This guide is ideal if you’re planning to buy a home in the next 6–24 months and want to feel confident and informed every step of the way.

If you’d like help turning what you’ve learned into action, you may also want to explore the Roadmap to Homeownership – Digital Planning Toolkit.

The toolkit includes fillable Google Sheets and trackers to help you:

Organize your budget
Track savings progress
Monitor credit
Keep everything in one place as you prepare to buy a home
This is completely optional and designed for buyers who want a more structured, hands-on approach.

👉 Learn more here: https://stan.store/michellerosser/p/roadmap-to-homeownership-digital-planning-toolkit