A softer way to prepare for one of the biggest decisions of your life.
This series is for future homeowners who want more than a rushed checklist. Each session blends
education, emotional wellness, and a hands-on creative activity so you leave feeling informed, supported, and seen—not overwhelmed.
Mindset & Emotional Readiness
2026 Homeownership Plan
Money, Equity & Growth
Session 1 • Monday, December 30, 2025 • 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM (PST) • Virtual
🕯️ Light the Way — Virtual Homebuyer Workshop
Get ahead of the new year with a workshop built to educate, empower, and position you for success as you plan your 2026 homeownership journey.
Location: Virtual (Zoom link will be sent after RSVP)
- Financial preparation & budgeting for buying.
- Credit readiness + what lenders look for.
- Down payment and incentive programs.
- Local insights: Winchester, Menifee & Temecula.
- New build vs. resale + how to plan for a 2026 purchase.
- Live Q&A.
Attendee Bonuses:
• First 10 attendees who join live and stay for the full session will receive the MDCS Winter Buyer Experience Box delivered to the address of their choice.
• Plus: One lucky attendee will receive a $100 gift card announced live at the end (must be present to win).
Session 2 • Saturday, January 17, 2026 • 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
🌅 Keys & Vision — 2026 Homeownership Workshop
Theme: Direction & Strategy
Location: French Valley Library
In this working session, you’ll hear from lending and escrow professionals who will simplify the path
from “I want to buy” to “we’re under contract,” then create a vision board that supports both your
numbers and your lifestyle.
- Understand the step-by-step process from pre-approval to closing.
- See how different price points impact your monthly payment.
- Design a vision that’s rooted in reality, not pressure.
Emotional wellness moment: reframing overwhelm with a simple mantra: “One step, one decision at a time.”
Session 3 • Sunday, February 8, 2026 • 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
💕 Fall in Love w/Finances — Finances & Growth Night
Theme: Growth & Empowerment
Location: Altísima Winery • Temecula • 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
In our final evening, we’ll talk about money in a way that honors your story. You’ll learn how
homeownership builds equity and legacy, while planting a small prosperity planter as a symbol of the
future you’re tending.
- Explore how equity, appreciation, and refinancing can support your financial goals.
- Identify one financial habit to upgrade over the next 3-12 months.
- Leave with a tangible reminder that growth doesn’t have to be rushed to be real.
Emotional wellness moment: Gentle reflection on your money story and a new affirmation for this season.
You can attend one session or all three. Each evening stands on its own, but together they tell the full story:
from “I hope” to “I own.”
Have questions about which session is right for you? I’m happy to help you choose where to start.
