The Biggest Mistake First-Time Homebuyers Make Before They Even Start | Ashley Noethe

from Educating Homebuyers. · host Host Brady Haye

Many people assume they're not ready to buy a home long before they ever speak with a lender or Realtor.In this episode of Educating Homebuyers, Brady sits down with Ashley Noethe, Realtor, investor, former high school business teacher, wife, and mother of four. Ashley shares her journey from education into real estate, how she and her husband built wealth through real estate investing, and why so many people rule themselves out of homeownership before ever finding out what's possible.Together, Brady and Ashley discuss first-time homebuyer misconceptions, Iowa Finance Authority programs, home appreciation, building equity, real estate investing, social media, personal branding, and why asking questions is often the most important step in the homebuying process.If you've ever wondered whether you're ready to buy a home, this conversation is packed with practical advice, real-world experiences, and encouragement to help you move forward with confidence.Chapters00:00 Introduction00:30 Meet Ashley Noethe01:00 Growing Up in California and Moving to Iowa02:04 Finding Her Path Through College04:24 Building Confidence Through Entrepreneurship04:48 Their First Real Estate Investment07:10 How Ashley Became a Realtor09:15 Leaving Education for Full-Time Real Estate11:02 Building a Business Through Authenticity13:07 Social Media, AI, and Personal Branding16:00 People Buy People17:15 Is Now a Good Time to Buy a Home?18:18 The Reality of First-Time Homebuyer Programs20:00 New Construction vs Existing Homes24:04 The Power of Starting Early25:25 Leveraging Equity to Build Wealth27:09 Why You Can't Time the Market28:46 Ashley's Advice for Future Homebuyers30:06 Final Thoughts

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