Live Zoom Webinar
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
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7:00 PM

First-Time Homebuyer Workshop

Your key to homeownership in San Diego

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What to Expect

Thinking about buying your first home in San Diego but not sure where to start? You are not alone, and you are in the right place.

Buying your first home can feel overwhelming, especially in a market like San Diego. How much do you really need to save? What credit score do you need? Are there loan programs that can help? And is buying still possible with today’s home prices and mortgage rates?

This free Zoom webinar is hosted by the Hansen-Tyler Team at CrossCountry Mortgage, a local mortgage team that helps San Diego buyers move from “I don’t know if I can afford this” to having a clear plan for homeownership.

In one hour, we’ll walk you through how the process works, what it really costs, and the loan programs many first-time buyers do not know exist.

You’ll get straightforward guidance, real San Diego examples, and live Q&A throughout.

What You'll Learn

  • How homeownership can help build long-term wealth and stability
  • The home loan process, step by step
  • Loan programs with low down payment options, including 0% down options for qualified buyers
  • What credit score, income, and savings you may need
  • How much to save for your down payment and closing costs
  • Real San Diego mortgage examples with monthly payments and estimated cash to close
  • What today’s housing market means for first-time buyers
  • How to know when you are ready to start looking

Who This Is For

This webinar is for anyone who has never bought a home or has not owned one in the past three years.

Whether you are still saving, just starting to explore, or getting ready to begin your home search, you’ll leave with a clearer understanding of your options and a realistic path forward.

The best buyers are the ones who walk in prepared. Spend an hour with us and start your home search with clarity instead of guesswork.

Meet Your Hosts

Garrett Tyler
VP, Residential Lending
Hansen-Tyler Team at CrossCountry Mortgage
NMLS #
1380420

Garrett Tyler is Vice President of Residential Lending and a team leader with the Hansen-Tyler Team at CrossCountry Mortgage. With more than a decade of mortgage experience and over $375 million in personally funded loan volume, Garrett has built a reputation for deep industry knowledge, strong leadership, and making even complex financing situations feel clear and manageable.

His roles with the team have included loan officer and Sales Manager, and today he continues to originate loans personally while helping lead the team. Clients and real estate partners value his responsiveness, strategic thinking, and ability to find solutions when others might only see obstacles.

Outside of work, Garrett is a proud girl dad to two young daughters. Being a father has given him an even greater appreciation for what home means to a family and the care that goes into helping people find the right path forward.

Sam Hansen
VP, Residential Lending
Hansen-Tyler Team at CrossCountry Mortgage
NMLS #
632837

Sam Hansen is a founder of the Hansen-Tyler Team at CrossCountry Mortgage. A longtime top producer and experienced mortgage leader, Sam has built a reputation for his competitive drive, strong industry knowledge, and commitment to doing what is best for every client.

His leadership experience includes running the #1 retail branch in California and managing mortgage branches that closed more than $1.5 billion annually. Today, he continues to originate loans personally while helping lead the team. Clients and real estate partners value his problem-solving ability, disciplined approach, and talent for finding a path forward in even the most complex situations.

Sam splits his time between San Diego, CA, and Coeur d’Alene, ID. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his wife and four children, playing competitive softball, football, and golf, and investing in real estate.

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