House Hunting: Tips to Buy a Home in a Seller's Market

It's house hunting season, which can be an exciting and yes, stressful time. Living in a sellers market, it can seem like an incredible challenge. Today we'll go over how to financially prepare and give you a map on finding a place that you love that's still within your budget! Home Buying Tips for a Hot Market If you're thinking of buying a house, you have to be prepared. Besides being a huge purchase, you have rising interest rates and hot markets that can make it difficult to find a place you love that's still affordable. If you're a first-time homebuyer or it's been awhile since you've had to house hunt, I want to lift some of the burden. Today I'll give you a high-level view of the buying process so you'll have an idea of what to expect along with some tips and resources to keep you on track with your big financial picture.  In this episode, we'll dive into: Ways you can prepare your finances  What to look for during the house hunt so you're finding a hidden gem and not a money pit Explain what to consider with your offer and the closing process We have a lot to cover, so let's get started!  Resources on Buying a House If you're looking to buy, here are some resources to help you find an affordable place you love! Best Budget and Money Apps: Personal Capital, Tiller, Mint Jumpstart Your Marriage and Your Money 5 Days to $5K: Free email course on how to find, save, and earn extra money! How to Snag a Great Deal When Buying a House What You Need to Know About Mortgages Thank You to Our Sponsor Coastal! Support for this podcast comes from Coastal Credit Union! If you're living in the Raleigh Durham area and looking to bank better, come check out Coastal today. See how Coastal can help you with your mortgage needs! Rollover Your 401(k) Easily with Capitalize We're grateful for wonderful partners like Capitalize. Not only do they support the podcast, but they help make managing your money so much easier.  Did you know that it's estimated that there are currently over 24 million "forgotten" 401(k) accounts? In fact, the average American changes jobs every 4 years.  And because of the Great Resignation, you or someone you know might be changing jobs even more  It's an extreme case of out of sight and out of mind. Is your old 401(k) in there somewhere, left behind at a job you're no longer with? One huge benefit with an IRA is you get to choose how your money is invested, not your old employer.  If you want to consolidate your old 401(k) and have more options with how you invest, it may be time to roll them over into an IRA.   With Capitalize, they handle the process from start-to-finish – for FREE. They handle the process from start-to-finish, and yes that includes calling the 401(k) provider on your behalf.  Find out how and get started today! \ Support the Podcast! Thank you so much for listening to the podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and found it helpful, here are some ways to support it. Spread the word! If you enjoyed this episode and think it can help a buddy get on the path to dumping debt and becoming financially free, please share. Leave a review. Honest feedback and reviews make a big difference and gets the word out about the podcast. Leave your review on Apple, Spotify, or Audible. Buy me a cup of coffee! Photo by Daniel Frank