This week, we’re recognizing Ted Klarich of Fairway Home Mortgage as part of our National Mortgage Professional Month spotlight series. 💙 One of the biggest misconceptions around homeownership is how much money buyers need upfront. Ted has helped many first-time buyers purchase with little to no money out of pocket, and notes that in some cases, the upfront costs of buying may be more attainable than people expect — especially when compared with renting. It’s a helpful reminder that learning about available financing options can make the path to homeownership feel more achievable. Thank you, Ted, for sharing your insight!
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HomeLight is building the future of real estate — today. We help the best real estate agents and loan officers in the U.S. close more deals and deliver better outcomes for homebuyers and sellers. Our suite of innovative products enables agents, lenders, and their clients to upgrade to all-cash offers, buy a new home before selling their current home, or create certainty through a modern closing process. Each year, HomeLight powers billions of dollars of residential real estate business for thousands of our partners. Our vision is a world where every real estate transaction is simple, certain, and satisfying for all. Founded in 2012, HomeLight is a privately held company with offices in Scottsdale, San Francisco, New York, and Seattle, with backing from prominent investors including Zeev Ventures, Menlo Ventures, Group 11, Crosslink Capital, Bullpen Capital, Montage Ventures, Citi Ventures, Google Ventures, and others. HomeLight, Inc. is a licensed real estate broker in the State of California, DRE license # 01900940
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First-Time Buyer Affordability Tip #3: Explore Down Payment Assistance For some first-time buyers, down payment assistance can help close the gap between saving and buying. 💰 HomeLight’s Lender Insights & Predictions Summer 2026 report found that 15% of loan officers pointed to down payment assistance programs as one of the most common affordability strategies among first-time buyers. For eligible buyers, exploring available assistance programs can be another way to manage upfront costs. Explore the full insights: https://lnkd.in/gbb3Y6Tu
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🏆 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA HOMELIGHT ELITE 🏆 Celebrating BIG wins in 2026! 🚀 We help top agents sell more, win more listings, and grow their GCI with powerful solutions: 🔥 High-Intent Seller Referrals 🏡 Buy Before You Sell 💰 Cash Offers 💳 HELOC Solutions The right tools + the right opportunities = MORE BUSINESS. Here’s to the agents who are winning in 2026! 🥂 #HomeLight #HomeLightElite #SouthernCaliforniaRealEstate #RealEstateAgents #ListingAgents #SellerLeads #LeadConversion #RealEstateSuccess #GrowYourGCI Sumant Sridharan Drew Uher
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Always great to connect with leaders across the industry. 🙌 Thanks to Elias Espinal, Jay Fossum, and Dan Levinson for a great conversation with our Founder & CEO, Drew Uher. Looking forward to what’s ahead! 🚀
Had a great lunch with Drew Uher, Founder & CEO of HomeLight - a company that's been redefining real estate for more than a decade, from pioneering data-driven agent matching to launching EVA, the industry's first agentic escrow officer that automates over 100 tasks to close transactions faster and more efficiently. HomeLight has helped millions of buyers and sellers and facilitates billions in transactions ever year. We're proud to be part of the journey and excited to see what's next 🚀 With: Jay Fossum, Dan Levinson, Fifth Third Bank
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In honor of National Mortgage Professional Month, we’re highlighting Brit Alexander of Journey Mortgage Group in Denver, CO. 🎉 Brit encourages buyers to look beyond what they can qualify for and focus on what fits comfortably within their monthly budget. It’s a thoughtful approach that keeps both today’s home purchase and future goals in mind. Thanks for sharing your insight, Brit! 💙
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HomeLight Elite Agents are the best at what they do! ❤️
🚀 INCREASE GCI. WIN MORE LISTINGS. Delivering high-intent seller referrals to Southern California’s top listing agents—and turning opportunities into closed business. More quality referrals. More conversions. More GCI. 💰 #HomeLight #SanDiegoRealEstate #SellerLeads #ListingAgents #LeadConversion #RealEstate #GCI #SoCalRealEstate Sumant Sridharan Drew Uher
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A great takeaway from our President of Home Equity, Nick Friedman, at Originator Connect in Las Vegas. 💡 Nick shared his perspective on what it takes to keep adapting, growing, and creating more opportunities in today’s mortgage market. Thanks to Ellicia Romo for capturing and sharing the moment!
Great advice from my friend Nick Friedman (from HomeLight), given from the stage at Originator Connect in Vegas this year.
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First-Time Buyer Affordability Tip #2: Consider a Low-Down-Payment Mortgage Product A smaller down payment can make homeownership more accessible for first-time buyers. 🔑 According to HomeLight’s Lender Insights & Predictions Summer 2026 report, 17% of loan officers said buyers most often use low-down-payment mortgage products, such as FHA, HomeReady, or Home Possible loans, as an affordability strategy. It’s one way first-time buyers are working to reduce upfront costs in today’s market. Explore the full insights: https://lnkd.in/gbb3Y6Tu
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🏡 Agent Success Spotlight: Susan Marcrie A great result worth celebrating in New Jersey! 🎉 HomeLight agent Susan helped a client we referred secure a successful sale in Monroe Township. 📍 Monroe Township, NJ 💰 Listed at: $735,000 ✅ Closed at: $792,000 Closing $57K above asking, this sale reflects strategic positioning, local market expertise, and strong negotiation from start to finish. We’re glad to spotlight agents like Susan who help their clients achieve standout outcomes. 👏
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