--- title: Inspira Group Video Blog | First Time Buyer description: First Time Buyer | --- [![Inspira Group Irvine Real Estate](https://www.inspiragroup.com/hs-fs/file-507215217-png/Logos/Inspira-Group-Logo-with-Tag.png?width=285&height=94&name=Inspira-Group-Logo-with-Tag.png "Inspira Group Irvine Real Estate")](https://www.inspiragroup.com/)       [(949) 387-0500](tel:19493870500) - [About](https://www.inspiragroup.com/about-us) - [Our Team](https://www.inspiragroup.com/about-us/our-team) - [Why Inspira?](https://www.inspiragroup.com/services) - [Home Buying](https://www.inspiragroup.com/services/home-buying) - [Home Selling](https://www.inspiragroup.com/services/home-selling) - [Home Financing](https://www.inspiragroup.com/services/home-financing) - [Success Stories](https://www.inspiragroup.com/success-stories) - [Contact](https://www.inspiragroup.com/contact-us) - [Blog](https://www.inspiragroup.com/blog) [949-387-0500](tel:949-387-0500) [![logo-2.png](https://www.inspiragroup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/images/main-logo.png?width=358&name=main-logo.png "logo-2.png")](https://www.inspiragroup.com/) - [About](https://www.inspiragroup.com/about-us) - [Our Team](https://www.inspiragroup.com/about-us/our-team) - [Why Inspira?](https://www.inspiragroup.com/services) - [Home Buying](https://www.inspiragroup.com/services/home-buying) - [Home Selling](https://www.inspiragroup.com/services/home-selling) - [Home Financing](https://www.inspiragroup.com/services/home-financing) - [Success Stories](https://www.inspiragroup.com/success-stories) - [Contact](https://www.inspiragroup.com/contact-us) - [Blog](https://www.inspiragroup.com/blog) # Inspira Group Client Success Stories Search [![img-1.jpg](https://www.inspiragroup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Inspira-group-blog/img-1.jpg?width=345&name=img-1.jpg "img-1.jpg") First Time Buyers](https://www.inspiragroup.com/success-stories/topic/first-time-buyer) [![Mike & Briana](https://www.inspiragroup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog_Images/Success_Stories_Images/Mike__Briana_-_Feature_Size.png?width=84&name=Mike__Briana_-_Feature_Size.png "Mike & Briana")](https://www.inspiragroup.com/success-stories/mike-and-briana) #### Mike & Briana - First Time Homebuyers Who... Mike and Briana were on the hunt for their first home... [Watch Now](https://www.inspiragroup.com/success-stories/mike-and-briana). [![Thao & Katheryn](https://www.inspiragroup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog_Images/Success_Stories_Images/Thao__Katheryn_-_Feature_Size.png?width=83&name=Thao__Katheryn_-_Feature_Size.png "Thao & Katheryn")](https://www.inspiragroup.com/success-stories/thao-and-katheryn) #### Thao & Katheryn - My ONE Dream (Came True) Thao & Katheryn came to Inspira looking for... [Watch Now](https://www.inspiragroup.com/success-stories/thao-and-katheryn). [![Tara & Jeff](https://www.inspiragroup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog_Images/Success_Stories_Images/Tara__Jeff_-_Feature_Size.png?width=83&name=Tara__Jeff_-_Feature_Size.png "Tara & Jeff")](https://www.inspiragroup.com/success-stories/tara-and-jeff) #### Tara & Jeff - One Stop Shop for First Time... Tara & Jeff came to Inspira looking for... [Watch Now](https://www.inspiragroup.com/success-stories/tara-and-jeff). [![img-2.jpg](https://www.inspiragroup.com/hubfs/Inspira-group-blog/img-2.jpg "img-2.jpg") Move-Up Buyers](https://www.inspiragroup.com/success-stories/topic/move-up-buyers) [![Manjari & Jeetal](https://www.inspiragroup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog_Images/Success_Stories_Images/Manjari__Jeetal_-_Feature_Size.png?width=83&name=Manjari__Jeetal_-_Feature_Size.png "Manjari & Jeetal")](https://www.inspiragroup.com/success-stories/manjari-and-jeetal) #### Manjari & Jeetal - In Bob We Trust Manjari & Jeetal came to Inspira looking for... [Watch Now](https://www.inspiragroup.com/success-stories/manjari-and-jeetal). [![Simonah & Chaz](https://www.inspiragroup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog_Images/Success_Stories_Images/Simonah__Chaz_-_Feature_Size.png?width=83&name=Simonah__Chaz_-_Feature_Size.png "Simonah & Chaz")](https://www.inspiragroup.com/success-stories/simonah-and-chaz) #### Simonah & Chaz - Easy! Followed Bob's Advice Simonah & Chaz came to Inspira looking for... [Watch Now](https://www.inspiragroup.com/success-stories/simonah-and-chaz). [![Rick & Jen](https://www.inspiragroup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog_Images/Success_Stories_Images/Rick-and-Jen_-_Feature_Size.png?width=83&name=Rick-and-Jen_-_Feature_Size.png "Rick & Jen")](https://www.inspiragroup.com/success-stories/rick-and-jen) #### Rick & Jen Share Their Home Buying Experience When Rick and Jen decided they wanted to sell their... [Watch Now](https://www.inspiragroup.com/success-stories/rick-and-jen). [![img-3.jpg](https://www.inspiragroup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Inspira-group-blog/img-3.jpg?width=345&name=img-3.jpg "img-3.jpg") Relocation Buyers](https://www.inspiragroup.com/success-stories/topic/relocation-buyers) [![Andrew F.](https://www.inspiragroup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog_Images/Success_Stories_Images/Andrew_F._-_Feature_Size.png?width=83&name=Andrew_F._-_Feature_Size.png "Andrew F.")](https://www.inspiragroup.com/success-stories/andrew-f) #### Andrew F. - Relocating Professional Andrew F. came to Inspira looking for... [Watch Now](https://www.inspiragroup.com/success-stories/andrew-f). [![Lisa & Trey](https://www.inspiragroup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog_Images/Success_Stories_Images/Lisa__Trey_-_Feature_Size.png?width=83&name=Lisa__Trey_-_Feature_Size.png "Lisa & Trey")](https://www.inspiragroup.com/success-stories/lisa-and-trey) #### Lisa & Trey - Relocation Through Yelp Lisa & Trey came to Inspira looking for... [Watch Now](https://www.inspiragroup.com/success-stories/lisa-and-trey). [![Mal & Theresa](https://www.inspiragroup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog_Images/Success_Stories_Images/Mal__Theresa_-_Feature_Size.png?width=83&name=Mal__Theresa_-_Feature_Size.png "Mal & Theresa")](https://www.inspiragroup.com/success-stories/mal-and-theresa) #### Mal & Theresa - Relocation & One Stop... Mal & Theresa came to Inspira looking for... [Watch Now](https://www.inspiragroup.com/success-stories/mal-and-theresa). ## [Home Buying 101: Closing Costs](https://www.inspiragroup.com/video-blog/home-buying-101-closing-costs) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) --- [![](https://www.inspiragroup.com/hubfs/Blog_Images/ins-blog-image-2.png)](https://www.inspiragroup.com/video-blog/home-buying-101-closing-costs) I’m often asked, “How much are closing costs?” By being well-informed and educated on every aspect of the home buying and loan process, you can enjoy the experience even more and [make sure it’s a time full of happy memories](https://inspiragroup.wistia.com/medias/94brsjk2ql). Something that first time home buyers need to especially be aware of and educated on are closing costs. Posted by [Bob Dalsimer](https://www.inspiragroup.com/video-blog/author/bob-dalsimer) [Keep Reading This Story](https://www.inspiragroup.com/video-blog/home-buying-101-closing-costs) ## [Home Buying 101: Should I get Pre-Approved or Pre-Qualified?](https://www.inspiragroup.com/video-blog/home-buying-101-should-i-get-pre-approved-or-pre-qualified-0) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) --- [![](https://www.inspiragroup.com/hs-fs/hub/349540/file-648947188-jpg/Blog_Images/Home_Buying_101-_Should_I_Get_Pre-Approved_or_Pre-Qualified.jpg)](https://www.inspiragroup.com/video-blog/home-buying-101-should-i-get-pre-approved-or-pre-qualified-0) Buying your first home is an experience that you’ll never forget. That’s why it’s best to [make it a positive one](https://www.inspiragroup.com/blog/buying-a-home-in-irvine-california)! This can be easily achieved with the right real estate team working beside you, as well as a clear understanding of the [home buying process](https://www.inspiragroup.com/services/home-buying). Something that most first time buyers are not aware of is the concept of pre-approval and pre-qualification. Posted by [Bob Dalsimer](https://www.inspiragroup.com/video-blog/author/bob-dalsimer) [Keep Reading This Story](https://www.inspiragroup.com/video-blog/home-buying-101-should-i-get-pre-approved-or-pre-qualified-0) [All Stories](https://www.inspiragroup.com/video-blog/all) [![New Call-to-action](https://hubspot-no-cache-na2-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/default/349540/0738fcbd-0c04-43d2-988c-9ca548a305a9.png)](https://hubspot-cta-redirect-na2-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/redirect/349540/0738fcbd-0c04-43d2-988c-9ca548a305a9) Inspira Group, Inc. 9070 Irvine Center Drive, Suite 250 Irvine, CA 92618 CA DRE #1793455, NMLS #335462 Email: [info@inspiragroup.com](mailto:info@inspiragroup.com) [(949) 387-0500](tel:949-387-0500) Tel (949) 600-5401 Fax Contact us today for a no-obligation assessment of your buying, selling, and/or financing needs. We are an Equal Opportunity Lender. 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