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The Home Advantage
by Leighton Silva
What nobody tells you before buying a house could cost you thousands. Leighton Silva sits down with a mortgage expert to break down preapprovals, down payments, closing costs, credit scores, interest rates, seller credits, rate buydowns, and the biggest mistakes buyers make. Whether you’re buying your first home or your next investment, learn what you need to know before making your move.
Episodes
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How a 1031 Exchange Works in California: Rules, Deadlines and Costly Mistakes
Thinking about selling an investment property? Before you close, a 1031 exchange may allow you to defer capital-gains taxes and keep more of your equity invested—but the transaction must be structured correctly from the beginning. In this episode, third-generation real estate professional and...
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Norte Fire in San Juan Capistrano: Will Home Prices and Insurance Rates Rise?
How could the 2026 Norte Fire affect San Juan Capistrano real estate, home values and homeowners insurance? Leighton Silva explains insurance availability, wildfire risk, brokers, the California FAIR Plan and USAA family eligibility.
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Behind on Your Mortgage? Sell, Modify, or Short Sale Before Foreclosure Decides for You
Behind on your mortgage in California? Leighton Silva explains how short sales work, how they differ from foreclosure, and when a traditional home sale or loan modification may be a better option. Learn how equity, liens, lender approval, taxes, credit, and foreclosure deadlines affect homeowners...
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Inherited a Southern California Home? Prop 19 Could Trigger a Massive Tax Bill
What happens to the property taxes when you inherit a California home? Leighton Silva explains Prop 19, reassessment risks, primary-residence requirements, trusts, sibling ownership, and the options to keep, rent, or sell. You’ll also learn how eligible homeowners 55 and older may transfer their...
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What Nobody Tells You Before Buying a House | Mortgage Secrets with a Lender
What nobody tells you before buying a house could cost you thousands. Leighton Silva sits down with a mortgage expert to break down preapprovals, down payments, closing costs, credit scores, interest rates, seller credits, rate buydowns, and the biggest mistakes buyers make. Whether you're buying...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
What nobody tells you before buying a house could cost you thousands. Leighton Silva sits down with a mortgage expert to break down preapprovals, down payments, closing costs, credit scores, interest rates, seller credits, rate buydowns, and the biggest mistakes buyers make. Whether you’re buying your first home or your next investment, learn what you need to know before making your move.
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Leighton Silva
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How many episodes does The Home Advantage have?
The Home Advantage currently has 5 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
What is The Home Advantage about?
What nobody tells you before buying a house could cost you thousands. Leighton Silva sits down with a mortgage expert to break down preapprovals, down payments, closing costs, credit scores, interest rates, seller credits, rate buydowns, and the biggest mistakes buyers make. Whether you’re buying...
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Who hosts The Home Advantage?
The Home Advantage is created and hosted by Leighton Silva.
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