5 Home buying bad habits - Disney Drinking

#disneytips,#HomeBuyingTips, #HomeBuyingMistakes, #BuyingAHome2026, #RealEstatePodcast,#disneytipsKick off 2026 with a Dry January mindset to achieve your home buying goals! In this engaging episode of Coffee With Real Estate, host Susan and producer Kurt explore how adopting a no-alcohol January discipline can translate into breaking bad habits that sabotage your journey to homeownership.Discover the top home buying mistakes to avoid in 2026, including shopping above your price range, taking on new debt during house hunting, dismissing properties over minor issues, buying a home to fit existing furniture, insulting sellers during negotiations, and the biggest pitfall—working with multiple real estate agents. Susan, drawing from years of expertise, stresses the importance of getting a realistic mortgage pre-approval from a qualified lender (not online calculators!), staying committed to one dedicated buyer's agent for superior service, and maintaining financial discipline to prevent costly hiccups.Learn why avoiding new debt preserves your borrowing power, how minor cosmetic fixes can be negotiated or easily addressed post-purchase, and the value of professional agents in filtering emotional communications for smoother deals.The episode contrasts this sober financial reset with the hilarious opposite: the viral "Drinking Around the World" challenge at Epcot—proving bad habits come in all forms!Whether you're a first-time home buyer planning for 2026 or refining your strategy, this fun yet insightful discussion arms you with practical real estate tips to turn resolutions into reality. Tune in for expert home buying advice that could save you thousands and get you closer to your dream home! Subscribe now for more real estate podcast gold.