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Homeownership Intelligence

Navigate yourhome journey with
clarity and confidence.

See your numbers, explore different scenarios, and make informed decisions every step of the way. Built for buyers, sellers, and homeowners.

Detailed scenario planningSmarter home estimatesExperience-backed insights
Affordability Check
Buyer Track

Snapshot

$620,000

Max purchase with 10% down at 6.25% APR.

Monthly PITI$4,180/mo
Cash to close$82,400
DTI impact41.2%

Snapshot

$3,650/mo

30-year fixed on $540k loan with taxes & insurance.

Principal & interest$3,220
Taxes & insurance$430
MI drop-offMonth 68

Snapshot

$188,500

After 5% agent fees and closing costs on a $620k sale.

Loan payoff$398,000
Total fees$33,500
Net to reinvest$188,500

Snapshot

$118,400

Tap-able equity while keeping LTV at 72%.

Home value$520,000
Balance today$256,000
Target LTV72%

94%

Pre-approval accuracy

Buyers score 94%+ with Homevio’s guided two-week prep workflow.

32+

Unique calculations

Affordability, mortgage, LLPAs, and closing cost tools lenders use.

18 hrs

Average time saved

First-time buyers save 18 hours automating annual spreadsheet work.

Mission

Homevio exists to give every household the education and transparency needed to take control of their home decisions.

From “can we afford this?” to “should we refinance?” or “should we sell?” Homevio helps you understand how each decision impacts your finances.

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Education First

Learn as you go, not just get answers. Every calculator, checklist, and insight helps you understand the “why” behind each decision.

Guided Next Steps

Turn insight into action. Follow a structured path with clear next steps, from document prep to final decisions.

Financial Transparency

See where every dollar goes. Taxes, insurance, fees, and financing costs broken down so you understand exactly what you’re paying and why.

Real-World Insights

Grounded in how decisions are actually made. Every estimate and assumption reflects real evaluation logic, not generic market estimates.

Who We Serve

Tailored insights for every stageof the home journey.

Choose your path. Homevio equips you with the right tools, education, and guidance no matter where you are in the journey.

For Buyers · Live Now

Arrive prepared for every lender conversation.

Understand your numbers, explore key costs, and see how lenders evaluate your loan before you submit an offer.

  • Affordability, mortgage, DTI, and cash-to-close calculators
  • Income analysis based on pay stubs and W-2s
  • County-specific loan limits and program guidance
  • 7-stage guided journey, from education through close
For Sellers · Coming Soon

Understand your net before you list.

Estimate your proceeds, understand your equity, and plan your next move before you list.

  • Net proceeds and seller cost breakdowns
  • Pricing scenarios to compare different listing strategies
  • Pre-listing preparation and cost considerations
  • 7-stage guided selling journey, from preparation through close
For Owners · Coming Soon

Make smarter decisions as a homeowner.

Track your equity, evaluate refinance opportunities, and understand when it makes sense to sell or hold so you can treat your home like the investment it is.

  • Home value and equity tracking over time
  • Refinance and payment comparison scenarios
  • Sell vs hold decision insights based on your numbers
  • Guided homeowner journey for ongoing decisions
Guided Journeys

Every step, mapped and explained.

Homevio guides you through each step with clear milestones, decision support, and the context you need to move forward.

1

Education

Loan programs, credit, and how lenders evaluate your financial profile.

2

Qualification

DTI, pre-approval strategy, and what separates a strong application.

3

Property Search

Market conditions, pricing strategy, and how to search and evaluate homes effectively.

4

Making an Offer

Pricing, contingencies, negotiation strategy, and how to structure a competitive offer.

5

Escrow: Due Diligence

Inspections, disclosures, title, and how to evaluate risk before moving forward.

6

Escrow: Financing

Underwriting, rate locks, conditions, and what it takes to get clear to close.

7

Closing

Final walkthrough, signing, funding, and what to expect after you get the keys.

Platform Calculators

The math your lender uses.
Available to you.

Every number in Homevio is based on the same formulas underwriters use, not generic estimates. Model your exact scenario before you ever walk into a lender conversation.

  • Affordability calculator that models your real buying range, not a rough estimate
  • See exactly how your rate is impacted by your credit score, down payment (LTV), occupancy, and property type
  • Full payment breakdown including amortization, PMI timing, and total cost over the life of the loan
  • Closing cost estimates based on your location, loan type, and price
  • Net proceeds calculator showing detailed estimated proceeds
Explore the calculators →
Mortgage Calculator · Real Mortgage Math

All-In Monthly Payment

$7,273

$810,000 purchase · 5% down · 7.000% rate · Los Angeles County

APR

7.065%

True cost of borrowing

Home Price

$810,000

Down Payment

$40,500 · 5%

Rate / Term

7.000% · 30yr

Credit Score

740

Complete Payment Breakdown

Principal & InterestProperty TaxInsurancePMIHOA

Principal & Interest

$769,500 loan · 360 payments · fixed rate

$5,389

74.3%

Property Taxes

1.25% effective rate · LA County estimate

$844

11.6%

Homeowner's Insurance

Conservative 0.65% annual estimate

$439

6.0%

PMI

Required at 95% LTV · drops off at month 38

$230

3.2%

HOA

Community-specific · adjust to your property

$371

5.1%

Total All-In Monthly Payment$7,273

Loan Amount

$769,500

Cash to Close

$107,283

Lifetime Interest

$1,130,022

PMI Drops Off

Month 38

Pro Grade Tools

Professional-grade analysis.
Built for homeowners, not advisors.

These aren’t generic calculators. Each tool mirrors the analysis a lender or advisor would run, simplified and available to you directly.

Cash to Close

Estimate your cash to close.

Adjust fees, escrow deposits, and commission assumptions to model your real closing costs.

Total Closing Costs

$17,283

1.9% of $900,000

Loan Amount

$810,000

Down Payment

$90,000 · 10.0%

Interest Rate

7.000%

Loan fees
11%$1,973
Third-party services
24%$4,105
Government & recording
1%$250
Prepaid items
27%$4,580
Escrow deposits
$6,375

Estimated Cash to Close

1.9% of purchase price · $900,000

$17,283

Escrow account

Property taxes and insurance are collected into escrow when your down payment is below 20% (current LTV: 90%).

You'll be able to waive escrow once your LTV crosses the 80% threshold.

Buyer's agent commission (May be covered by the seller)

Commission rate2.5%$22,500
Seller covers this commission · Credits $22,500 toward closing.
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Join Homevio and make home decisions with institutional confidence.

A centralized platform to plan, analyze, and track every home decision from purchase to payoff.

Professional-grade analysisReal-world transaction logicBuilt for actual decisions
Homevio

A smarter way to plan, buy, and manage your home — from purchase to long-term ownership.

Homevio is a real estate and mortgage technology platform owned and operated by Dave Herrbach, California Real Estate Broker (DRE #01768901 | NMLS #1039326), owner and broker of record of Ideal Home Mortgage and Realty, Inc. (DRE #01845929 | NMLS #1107134).

Homevio may refer users to affiliated service providers, including Ideal Home Mortgage and Realty, Inc., for which compensation may be received. Use of any referred provider is optional.

All calculators and content are provided for educational purposes only and do not constitute a commitment to lend or a guarantee of loan approval. This is not financial, legal, or real estate advice.

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