arro.

BUYING A HOME
WITHOUT THE PANIC.

arro. field notes · vol. 01
THE HOMEBUYER'S
CHECKLIST.

Steps to Buying a House: A Practical Checklist

NO. 02 · APRIL 2026 · 9 MIN READ

YOU THINK
YOU’RE READY.
YOU’RE PROBABLY
NOT.

What Does the Readiness Score Actually Mean?

NO. 03 · APRIL 2026 · 6 MIN READ

BETTER LEADS.
NOT MORE
LEADS.

Why Quality Leads Beat Volume for Buyer's Brokers

NO. 04 · APRIL 2026 · 6 MIN READ

BUYERS ARE
AN AFTERTHOUGHT.
THAT’S BY
DESIGN.

The Real Estate Industry Has a Buyer Problem

NO. 05 · APRIL 2026 · 6 MIN READ

EVERYONE SAYS
THEY'RE ON
YOUR
SIDE.

How to Tell If a Broker Is Actually on Your Side

NO. 06 · APRIL 2026 · 6 MIN READ

THE RULES
CHANGED. NOBODY
TOLD THE
BUYERS.

How to Make the New System Work for You

NO. 07 · APRIL 2026 · 6 MIN READ

THE REAL ESTATE
INDUSTRY PROFITS FROM
YOUR
CONFUSION.

A Step-by-Step Guide to the Home Buying Process

NO. 08 · APRIL 2026 · 11 MIN READ

GETTING PRE-QUALIFIED
IS NOT
AN
ACCOMPLISHMENT.

Mortgage Pre-Approval vs. Pre-Qualification

NO. 10 · MAY 2026 · 7 MIN READ

THE PROCESS IS
CHAOTIC. YOUR PLAN
SHOULDN'T
BE.

How to Find a Buyer's Broker

NO. 11 · MAY 2026 · 4 MIN READ

THE CLOSING
COSTS WERE
HIDDEN
ON PURPOSE.

The Real Cost of Closing on a House

NO. 12 · MAY 2026 · 8 MIN READ

YOU PROBABLY
QUALIFY FOR
AN
FHA LOAN.

FHA Loans for First-Time Buyers

NO. 13 · MAY 2026 · 8 MIN READ

THESE WERE RED
FLAGS. YOU DIDN'T
KNOW
TO LOOK.

7 Signs Your Real Estate Agent Is Not Working for You

NO. 14 · MAY 2026 · 8 MIN READ

DEALS FALL APART.
HERE'S HOW TO
NOT FALL APART
WITH THEM.

What Happens When a Home Offer Falls Through

NO. 15 · MAY 2026 · 9 MIN READ

INTERVIEWING AN AGENT
FEELS AWKWARD. DO
IT
ANYWAY.

How to Choose a Buyer's Broker

NO. 16 · MAY 2026 · 8 MIN READ

THEY WANT YOU
TO SIGN BEFORE
YOU READ.
DON'T.

What Is a Buyer Representation Agreement

NO. 17 · MAY 2026 · 8 MIN READ

THE MARKET DIDN'T
BEAT YOU. YOUR
PREPARATION
DID.

How Preparation Determines Who Wins in a Competitive Market

NO. 18 · MAY 2026 · 4 MIN READ

THE BANK'S NUMBER
WILL MAKE YOU
HOUSE POOR. CALCULATE
YOUR
OWN.

Calculate Your Own Affordability Limit

NO. 19 · JUNE 2026 · 4 MIN READ

YOUR BROKER'S JOB
IS TO FIGHT
FOR
YOU.

What a Buyer's Broker Actually Owes You

NO. 20 · JUNE 2026 · 9 MIN READ

THE PROCESS IS
CHAOTIC. YOUR PLAN
SHOULDN'T
BE.

The Process Is Chaotic. Your Plan Shouldn't Be.

NO. 21 · JUNE 2026 · 4 MIN READ

THE RULES OF
REAL ESTATE CHANGED.
BUYERS FINALLY HAVE
LEVERAGE.

How the NAR Settlement Shifted Power to Home Buyers

NO. 22 · JUNE 2026 · 4 MIN READ

THE DOWN
PAYMENT IS
THE EASY
PART.

The Hidden Costs of Buying a Home Beyond the Down Payment

NO. 23 · JUNE 2026 · 8 MIN READ

MOST BUYERS
NEVER ASK
A HARD
QUESTION.

The Questions Every Home Buyer Should Be Asking Their Broker

NO. 24 · JUNE 2026 · 7 MIN READ

THE LETTER IS
NOT A FORMALITY.
IT'S A
WEAPON.

How to Write a Pre-Approval Letter That Wins Offers

NO. 25 · JUNE 2026 · 8 MIN READ

NEW CONSTRUCTION FEELS
SAFER. THE MATH
SAYS
OTHERWISE.

What New Construction Buyers Don't Know Until It's Too Late

NO. 26 · JUNE 2026 · 4 MIN READ

WINNING A BIDDING
WAR IS NOT
THE
GOAL.

How to Compete in a Hot Market Without Overpaying

NO. 27 · JUNE 2026 · 5 MIN READ

THE HOUSE
LOOKED GREAT
ONLINE. IT
LIED.

What Listing Photos Don't Show You — and How to Find Out

NO. 28 · JULY 2026 · 4 MIN READ

ONE AGENT.
TWO CLIENTS.
ONE
WORSE DEAL.

Why Dual Agency Is a Problem for Home Buyers

NO. 29 · JULY 2026 · 9 MIN READ

THE INSPECTION REPORT
WILL SCARE YOU.
MOST OF IT
DOESN'T
MATTER.

The Inspection Report Will Scare You

NO. 30 · JULY 2026 · 9 MIN READ

THE 20%
RULE IS
A
MYTH.

How Much Down Payment Do You Actually Need?

NO. 31 · JULY 2026 · 8 MIN READ

EVERY FEE AT
CLOSING. NONE OF
THEM ARE
OPTIONAL.

Every Fee at Closing

NO. 32 · JULY 2026 · 9 MIN READ

WAITING FOR LOWER
RATES IS USUALLY
THE
WRONG MOVE.

Should You Wait for Mortgage Rates to Drop?

NO. 33 · JULY 2026 · 8 MIN READ

YOUR OFFER WAS
ACCEPTED. NOW THE
REAL WORK
STARTS.

What Happens After Your Offer Is Accepted

NO. 34 · JULY 2026 · 8 MIN READ

CONTINGENCIES ARE YOUR
SAFETY NET. SELLERS
KNOW
THAT.

Home Buying Contingencies Explained: What They Are and Why They Matter

NO. 35 · JULY 2026 · 9 MIN READ

YOU'RE NOT
JUST BUYING
A HOUSE.

How to Choose the Right Neighborhood When Buying a Home

NO. 36 · JULY 2026 · 7 MIN READ