Understanding real estate financing is critical to this course. In fact, most people have no idea how much they can qualify for. Write an essay on what you qualify for. Find a home in your market via Redfin or Zillow that matching the potential (feel free to use made up numbers) purchase amount and include a link to this home. Feel free to use made up numbers if you are uncomfortable, please be realistic and have this tie back to your career ambitions. Assume you have good credit. How does this home fit your life style (kids, commute to work, bed / bath count, distance to things you enjoy, garage space, yard space… ect .)