Buying Your First Home: The Biggest Financial Decision of Your Life Is Actually an Emotional One

Connect with us :)Buying your first home is supposed to be one of the happiest moments of your life.So why does nobody talk about how emotional it actually is?This week, this inbetweeners sit down with the realtor who helped Laura buy her very first condo, Marylene Notarianni, to unpack one of the biggest transitions of adulthood. With more than 14 years of experience guiding buyers and sellers through life's biggest milestones, Marylene shares a perspective that completely changed the way we think about homeownership.Buying a home isn't just about the numbers.It's about navigating uncertainty, trusting your instincts, letting go of fear, and making one of the biggest decisions of your life.Together, we discuss:• Why buying your first home is an emotional journey, not just a financial one• The myths that keep people from taking the first step• How to know if homeownership is truly your next chapter• The pressure of feeling "behind" when everyone around you seems to be buying• The realities of renting vs. buying• The questions every first-time homebuyer is too embarrassed to ask• Why there isn't one right timeline for building your lifeThis is for anyone dreaming about buying your first home, wondering if it's the right move, or simply trying to figure out what your next chapter looks like.New episodes every Thursday.Support the showWait... What's Next? Support the Show: Buy Us a CafeistoHost: Laura Alba Co-Host: Amanda BrilhanteExecutive Producer: Lauren AtkinsonInstagram: @waitwhatsnextpod, @lauraalbaz & @amandakbrilEmail:  [email protected]