Often the conversation around early financial and homebuying education focuses on teens or college students. To help educate even younger audiences, veteran real estate broker Twala Lockett-Jones published "Princess Mackie Buys a House" in 2022, sponsored by the Mortgage Bankers Association. In this episode of Mortgage Connects, Lockett-Jones shares how:

• Simple explanations of real estate terminology can help make the homebuying process more approachable to children and adults alike
• Transparent communication is key to reaching and helping more borrowers
• Lenders can build strong partnerships with real estate agents
• Her nonprofit Girls Build Kalamazoo helps empower middle and high school girls to explore careers in construction, real estate, skilled trades and entrepreneurship

About Twala Lockett-Jones

Twala Lockett-Jones is a real estate broker, community advocate, and author of "Princess Mackie Buys a House", a children’s book that introduces young readers to the concept of homeownership and generational wealth. 

With over 30 years of experience in real estate, Twala is passionate about financial literacy, equity, and representation. She is the founder of Girls Build Kalamazoo, a nonprofit organization that empowers middle and high school girls to explore careers in construction, real estate, skilled trades, and entrepreneurship. 

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