From Rent to Keys | Homeownership Crash Course

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Searching for a clear guide to buying your first home? From Rent to Keys is an educational podcast from Touchstone Living—Las Vegas' premier local homebuilder—designed for first-time buyers exploring financing options, down payment assistance, and budget planning so you can figure out your real numbers and your exact timeline. 

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  1. Aug 11 ·  Video

    How much money do you really need to buy your first home in Las Vegas?

    Stop renting and start building equity. In the premiere episode of From Rent to Keys Podcast, Mitch Truswell sits down with new construction homebuilder and mortgage lender to shatter the biggest myths holding back first-time homebuyers in Las Vegas.  If you think you need $80,000 cash and a 20% down payment just to get into a new home, think again. Discover how much you actually need in the bank, how to navigate breaking your apartment lease, and why homeownership in Las Vegas is much closer than you think.  Touchstone Living | Rent vs Own Key Takeaways & Episode Highlights 00:00 Introduction01:37 The Real Cash Requirement03:00 Everything-Included Pricing05:20 The Rent vs. Own Dilemma & Lease Timing07:20 Real Success Stories08:07 Down-Payment Assistance Programs & Seller Concessions10:22 Earnest Money Deposit11:17 Advice for RentersFeatured Guests Mitch Truswell – Emmy Award-Winning Journalist & HostTommy McCormick – Director of Sales, Touchstone LivingAmber Coleman – Branch Manager, Guild MortgageMichelle Lewis – Neighborhood Expert, Independence by Touchstone LivingResources & Next Steps Curious what your real number is? Find out for free without hurting your credit score. Explore Communities: Learn more about Touchstone Living, Las Vegas’s largest local homebuilder dedicated to turning renters into homeowners.  Stay connected with Touchstone Living, explore our communities, and follow the journey to homeownership: Instagram: instagram.com/touchstonelivingFacebook: facebook.com/TouchstonelivingYouTube: youtube.com/@touchstonelivinglvShare this episode with friends and family, and follow the From Rent to Keys Podcast on your favorite listening app to stay up to date with the knowledge you need to navigate the housing market as a first-time home buyer in 2026.

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Searching for a clear guide to buying your first home? From Rent to Keys is an educational podcast from Touchstone Living—Las Vegas' premier local homebuilder—designed for first-time buyers exploring financing options, down payment assistance, and budget planning so you can figure out your real numbers and your exact timeline. 

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