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Free Resources & Tools

Calculators, Down Payment Assistance, & Education From Dr. Kevin Shufford

Everything here is free. No upsell, no email wall. Dr. Kevin believes that an educated client makes better decisions — these resources are his way of putting that belief into practice.

Interactive Tools & Calculators

Run your own numbers in seconds — no sign-up required

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Buy vs. Rent Calculator

The honest break-even year where buying beats renting — with this week’s live rate built in.

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What Can I Afford?

The price you actually qualify for — by income or payment, across Conventional, FHA, and VA.

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Buyer Closing-Cost Estimator

The full cash you’ll need at the closing table — down payment, lender and title fees, and prepaid escrows, for Conventional, FHA, or VA.

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Seller Net Proceeds Calculator

What you’ll actually walk away with when you sell — after payoff, commission, and closing costs.

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Sell or Keep as a Rental?

Moving out? Compare selling and investing vs. keeping it as a rental — cash flow and net worth.

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Refinance Break-Even

Should you refinance? See the exact month your savings pay off the costs — plus a cash-out mode, with this week’s live rate built in.

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Home Equity / HELOC

How much you can tap — HELOC vs. home equity loan vs. cash-out refi — plus what consolidating debt could save.

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San Diego → Arizona Move Calculator

What your San Diego equity buys across the state line — buying power, payment, and the tax drop.

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Investment Property ROI

Cash flow, cap rate, and cash-on-cash on any rental, short-term rental, or flip — with every term explained.

Plan Your Financial Freedom

The big-picture tool — where all of it is really headed

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Financial Freedom Calculator

Set your target monthly passive income, add up your assets and debts, and watch compounding reveal your freedom number — and the year you could reach it. Includes a glossary and example asset types. Education only, not financial advice.

Down Payment Assistance Finders

See the programs you qualify for — Arizona & California, updated for 2026

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Arizona DPA Finder

Answer four quick questions and see which Arizona programs — HOME Plus, Home in Five, Pima, Phoenix Open Doors, and the MCC tax credit — you likely qualify for.

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California DPA Finder

GSFA, CalHFA MyHome, and the Dream For All program (with live lottery status), plus local programs worth up to six figures in San Diego, L.A., and the Bay Area.

Guides & Study Materials

Free downloads and education — no email required

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One-Sheet Resources

Quick-reference single-page guides that answer the most common real estate and mortgage questions at a glance — loan type comparisons, closing cost estimates, document checklists, and more.

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AZ Real Estate Exam Series

Study materials built by Dr. Kevin — a licensed AZ agent — to help aspiring agents understand what actually shows up on the exam. Covers AZ real estate law, contracts, finance, and practice.

Prefer to watch and listen? The full series is also available as a free YouTube video playlist — great for studying on the go.

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Custom Life Event Guides

Real estate guides written for specific life transitions: Divorce, Graduation & First Home, Marriage, Downsizing, Remote Working — and more. Each guide is built for the situation you’re actually in, not a generic checklist.

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Real Estate + Mortgage 101

Foundational education for buyers, sellers, and anyone new to the process. Covers how a purchase works from offer to close, how mortgage rates are set, what underwriting looks for, and more.

Want Something More Personalized?

These resources are a great starting point, but every situation is different. Book a free consultation and Dr. Kevin will walk through your specific numbers, market, and goals with you directly.