All Episodes

Beat the Rates: 9 Tips to Make High Interest Rates Affordable in Late 2026

How to Buy a House: Essential Tips for First Time Homebuyers

What's Happening in Housing Right Now? – September 2026 First Time Homebuyer Market Update

The Housing Market Sucks: Should You Wait to Buy a Home?

Rent vs. Buy in 2027? – 525

Make this Your Last Lease Ever – Stop Renting, Start Earning Equity – 524

Your Rent Payment Is Already 79% of a Mortgage (Here's What You're Missing) – 523

Low Down Payment Strategies – First Time Homebuyer Options in This Economy – 522

Homeowner Tax Savings That Change Your Math | 2026 Financial Prep Series – Part 7 – 521

401(k) Loans are Not That Scary | 2026 Financial Prep Series – Part 6 – 520

Student Loans Aren't Stopping You From Buying a House | 2026 Financial Prep Series – Part 5 – 519

Down Payment Assistance for First-Time Homebuyers | 2026 Financial Prep Series - Part 4 – 518

Savings Strategies for First-Time Homebuyers | 2026 Financial Prep Series - Part 3 – 517

Budgeting Apps for First-Time Homebuyers in Today's Housing Market | 2026 Financial Prep Series - Part 2 – 516

You're Closer Than You Think, Start Saving Now | 2026 Financial Prep Series - Part 1 – 515

First Time Homebuyer: How a 3% Down Payment Beat a 20% Offer in a Bidding War (Interview) – 514

Headlines & Scams - PART 2 - Summer 2026 Housing Market Update – 513

What's Going On with the Housing Market? - PART 1 - Summer 2026 First-Time Homebuyer Update – 512

The Truth About the #1 Resource for First-Time Homebuyers – 511

First-Time Homebuyer Step #10: Learn the Current Market... and How to Beat It

First-Time Homebuyer Step #9: Practicing

First-Time Homebuyer Step #8: Online Research

First-Time Homebuyer Step #7: Terms and Definitions

First-Time Homebuyer Step #6: Setting Your Goals & Creating a Plan

First-Time Homebuyer Step #5: Saving for a Home

First-Time Homebuyer Step #4: Debt Management

First-Time Homebuyer Step #3: Credit Score

First-Time Homebuyer Step #2: Get Your Guides

First-Time Homebuyer Step #1: Decide

START HERE: What to Know Before Buying Your First Home in Late 2026-Early 2027

How to Invest in Yourself with Zach Foust (@zachary.loft) INTERVIEW - 499

8 Things Every First Time Homebuyers Should Do THIS Month - 498

First Time Homebuyer - How a 24-Year-Old Bought a Home in Just 8 Weeks (Interview) - 497

Real Estate Terms First Time Homebuyers Need in 2026 - 496

Mortgage Calculators are Lying to You (First Time Homebuyers Beware) - 495

First Time Homebuyer Tip: "Persistence Pays Off" (INTERVIEW) - 494

Special Episode: Selling Smart to Buy Your Forever Home - 493

Housing Market Update - June 2026 Data for First Time Home Buyers - 492

Buying a Forever Home as a First Time Homebuyer (INTERVIEW) - 491

First Time Homebuyer Pros & Cons: New Build vs. Resale - 490

2026 Housing Affordability Update for Renters and First Time Homebuyers - 489

8 First Time Homebuyer Tips to Beat High Interest Rates - 488

4 Foundations of First-Time Homebuyer Affordability in 2026 - 487

Home Inspections - 17 Red Flags for First Time Homebuyers - 486

Timing the Market as a First Time Homebuyer - 485

Condo Red Flags, Interest Rates, and HOA Surprises First Time Homebuyers Should Know (INTERVIEW) - 484

Top 10 Mortgage Questions Every First Time Homebuyer Needs Answered - 483

56 Insider Secrets Every First Time Homebuyer Needs to Hear Before Buying a Home - 482

First Time Homebuyer: Buying a Co-Op in the Bronx in 2026 (INTERVIEW) - 481

How to Buy a Home Explained in Under 20 Minutes (First Time Home Buyers) - 480

Can You Buy Your First House Solo? (Women Are Taking the Lead) - 479

First Time Homebuyers: Having Faith While Buying Your First Home (INTERVIEW) - 478

First Time Homebuyer Triangle of Success (Getting the most out of buying a home) - 477

First Time Homebuyer: Choosing a Home with a Professional Architect - 476

First Time Homebuyers: You Might Be Closer Than You Think (INTERVIEW) - 475

WARNING: "Step by Step" Lists for First Time Homebuyers -- Can You Trust Them? - 474

First Time Homebuyers: Changing Jobs Under Escrow (INTERVIEW) - 473

DON'T CLICK! Predatory Data Mining Targeting First Time Homebuyers - 472

NEW 2026 Housing Market Update for First-Time Home Buyers (The Data No One Is Explaining Correctly) - 471

Effective Solutions to Get UNSTUCK - First Time Homebuyers vs. High Cost of Living 2026 - 470

Putting a Plan into Action - First Time Homebuyers vs. High Cost of Living 2026 - 469

Scouting Home Listings Like a Pro - First Time Homebuyers Guide (2026) - 468

First Time Homebuyer: "The Freak in the Sheets" - Buying with an Aerospace Engineer (INTERVIEW) - 467

How the Iran War and Oil Crisis Impacts First Time Homebuyers (April 2026 Market Update) - 466

Balancing Debt and Saving in 2026 - First Time Homebuyer's Guide - 465

This ONE Myth is Killing First Time Homebuyers in 2026 - 464

First Time Homebuyers: Why Would You Buy a House 10 Months Pregnant??? (INTERVIEW) - 463

How to Win a Bidding War as a First Time Homebuyer - 50 Expert Tips (Spring 2026) - 462

How First Time Homebuyers Can Sleep Better Buying a Home (Andrew Giancola INTERVIEW) - 461

Rent vs Buy in 2026: Are First Time Homebuyers Crazy? - 460

First-Time Homebuyer: “I Changed My Mind…” Then Bought a Home With Under $3K Down (INTERVIEW) - 459

8 First Time Homebuyer Questions Answered (March 2026) - 458

First Time Homebuyers: Buy or Wait in 2026? (March Housing Market Update) - 457

First Time Homebuyer: Louisville, KY Homeowner in Under 5 Months - 456

Exposing Housing Corruption + Why a Housing Crash Is Unlikely in 2026 (EXPERT INTERVIEW ft. Zachary Foust) - 455

First Time Homebuyer Lending Options 2026: How to Find the Best Deal when Shopping for a Mortgage (Interview) - 454

First Time Homebuyers: Buying a 5 Bedroom Under 600k with 3% Down - and Twins On the Way! (INTERVIEW) - 453

First Time Homebuyer's 2026 Essential Checklist Pt. 4 - Closing and Beyond - 452

First Time Homebuyers: How Emily and Patrick Bought an $830,000 Southern California Townhome (Interview) - 451

First Time Homebuyer's 2026 Essential Checklist Pt. 3 - Negotiations & Home Inspections - 450

First Time Homebuyer's 2026 Essential Checklist Pt. 2 - Shopping for a Home - 449

First Time Homebuyer: Buying in California with Three People (Interview) - 448

First Time Homebuyer Tax Strategy to Qualify for a Better Mortgage (Interview w/ Dan Mullen, CPA) - 447

First Time Homebuyer's 2026 Essential Checklist Pt. 1 - Getting Started - 446

First Time Homebuyers: Under Contract in Under 1 Week (Interview) - 445

February 2026 is a Buyers Market - What First Time Homebuyers Need to Know - 444

First Time Homebuyer FAQ: What Can I Actually Afford in 2026? - 443

First Time Homebuyers: John & Chrissy Buy After 2 DECADES as Renters (Interview) - 442

First Time Homebuyer Playbook (Part 2): 2026 Last Lease Ever - 441

First Time Homebuyer Playbook (Part 1): Rent Replacement Strategy 2026 - 440

First Time Homebuyer: Why Abigail Broke Her Lease and Bought in 90 Days - 439

First Time Homebuyer FAQ: How Much Are Closing Costs in 2026? - 438

First Time Homebuyer FAQ: What Is a Unicorn Realtor? - 437

20 Questions First Time Home Buyers MUST ASK Finding a Realtor in 2026 - 436

2026 Ultimate First Time Homebuyer Guide: What's Next for Housing? (Forecast, Predictions & Tips to Prepare) - 435

2026 Ultimate First Time Homebuyer Guide: Homebuying Walkthrough (Step by Step) - 434

First Time Home Buyer: From Daunted to Done—Elizabeth’s Ohio Story (INTERVIEW) - 433

Need a Place to Start in 2026? | First Time Homebuyer Episode Guide - 432

First-Time Home Buyer: Closing on a New Build in Under 30 Days (INTERVIEW) - 431

First Time Homebuyer: Escaping $3K/Month Crushing Rent With Just $12K Down (INTERVIEW) - 430

First Time Homebuyer: 3 Years Later... Does Saly Regret Buying Her First Home? (INTERVIEW) - 429

First-Time Home Buyer: Single Mom Buys $530K Home with Just $17K (INTERVIEW) - 428

First-Time Homebuyer at 36: Eve’s Story of Timing and Trust (INTERVIEW) - 427

Lowering Your Down Payment – Financially Prepare to Buy Your First Home – Pt. 7 - 426

First Time Home Buyer: How a Single Mom Bought with a ZERO Down Payment USDA Loan (INTERVIEW) - 425

First Time Home Buyers: Chloe & Eduardo Close on a Home (INTERVIEW) - 424

Using Your 401(k) - Financially Prepare to Buy Your First Home - Pt. 6 - 423

2025 Episode Guide: For First Time Homebuyers - 422

First Time Homebuyer Down Payment Strategy in 2025: Assistance, Savings, and Family Support - 421

Managing Student Debt - Financially Prepare to Buy Your First Home - Pt. 5 - 420

Cut Big Costs - Financially Prepare to Buy Your First Home - Pt. 4 - 419

2026 Housing Market Predictions (and What 2025 Taught First Time Home Buyers) - 418

8 Critical Tips – Financially Prepare to Buy Your First Home - Pt. 3 - 417

The Best Budgeting Apps - Financially Prepare to Buy Your First Home - Pt. 2 - (Replay of Ep. 371) - 416

How To: Financially Prepare to Buy Your First House - Pt. 1 - 415

First Time Homebuyers: Buying Without Feeling House Poor (INTERVIEW) - 414

Common Questions About Getting Your First Home Loan - 413

Breaking Your Lease (Is It Necessary?) - First Time Home Buying - 412

Fall 2026 First Time Home Buyer Market Update - Inventory, Deals, & More - 411

How to Buy a Home (2025) - Step 10: Market Knowledge, Writing Offers, Negotiations - 410

How to Buy a Home (2025) - Step 9: Preparing for a Mortgage - 409

How to Buy a Home (2025) - Step 8: Using the Internet to Buy a Home - 408

How to Buy a Home (2025) - Step 7: Real Estate Terms & Definitions - 407

How to Buy a Home (2025) - Step 6: Setting Your Home Buying Goals - 406

How to Buy a Home (2025) - Step 5: Saving to Buy a House - 405

How to Buy a Home (2025) - Step 4: Managing Debt - 404

How to Buy a Home (2025) - Step 3: Improving Your Credit Score (16 Pro Tips) - 403

How to Buy a Home (2025) - Step 2: Realtors & Lenders (Choosing Your Guides) - 402

How to Buy a Home (2025) - Step 1: Decide (The Mindset Shift) - 401

How to Buy Your First Home (2025) - Introduction - 400

INTERVIEW: The Real Value of Buying Your First House: What Nick Gained Beyond a Mortgage - 399

Replay: Building a Future Through Homeownership – DeShawn’s Story (Ep. 247 Revisited) - 398

Tips & Warnings for First Time Homebuyers in 2025 - 397

INTERVIEW: Apartment to 2-Acre Homestead: Samantha’s First-Time Buyer Story - 396

Closing Costs: Why ‘Wait and Save’ Is Costing First Time Homebuyers in 2025 - 395

The American Dream is Dead (First Time Home Buyers Be Warned) - 394

INTERVIEW: "I Should Have Done This Sooner..." - Isaac, the First Time Homebuyer - 393

New Construction vs. Resale: Which Is Right for First-Time Buyers? - 392

New Build Inventory & Incentives - 2025 Late Summer Promo - 391

INTERVIEW: Forced Out Twice, Tim & Vanessa’s Dire Path to Owning - 390

The Playbook VOL. 2: Your Last Lease Ever - 389

The Playbook VOL. 1: The Rent Replacement Strategy - 388

INTERVIEW: 90 Day Homeowner: Tyler & Erin's New Jersey Journey - 387

From Rent Hike to Homeowners: Chris & Niki’s Homebuying Win (INTERVIEW) - 386

Ultimate Homebuyer Playlist: Labor Day Binge Guide - 385

2025 Crucial Housing Market Shift Pt 3: Rent Math & Buying Power - 384

2025 Crucial Housing Market Shift Pt 2: Sales, Inventory & Affordability - 383

2025 Crucial Housing Market Shift Pt 1: Rates - 382

Saving While in Debt: How Much Do First-Time Buyers Really Need in 2025? - 381

This Should Have Been Impossible - But Rosie Actually Did It (INTERVIEW) - 380

Airbnb & Vrbo - Are Short Term Rental Properties a Good Idea? - 379

INTERVIEW: How Bhavik & Suhani Bought in a High-Cost Market - 378

Home Buying Checklist Pt 3: Inspection, Closing, and Post-Purchase - 377

Home Buying Checklist Pt. 2 – Credit, Loans & More - 376

Buying Your First Home After a Lifetime of Renting (INTERVIEW) - 375

Renting to Role Model: A Single Mom's Homebuying Journey (INTERVIEW) - 374

Home Buying Checklist Pt. 1 - Home Shopping, Financing, & More - 373

Brittany & Fred's 3% Down Success Story - INTERVIEW - 372

Top Budgeting Apps for First Time Home Buyers in 2025 - 371

The Truth About Tax Breaks for First-Time Buyers - INTERVIEW - 370

INTERVIEW: From Fear to First Home - How Regina Bought Solo in Her 40s - 369

The Truth About Renting: What You’re Really Paying For - INTERVIEW - 368

Why Financial Advisors Can’t Help You Buy a Home - INTERVIEW - 367

“Not Ready” to Homeowners: Sergio & Ali’s Journey Past Imposter Syndrome - INTERVIEW - 366

Homebuying Feels Impossible in 2025: Here’s How to Find Your First Step - 365

Buying a Home in High Mortgage Interest Rate Markets - 2025 Update - 364

Buying a Home Right Out of College without 2 Years on the Job - INTERVIEW - 363

How a Single Millennial Bought a $400K Home with Just $12K (INTERVIEW) - 362

2025 Mid-Year Housing Market Update - 361

The Ultimate Homebuyer Playlist: Summer 2025 - 360

Real Answers Pt 7: Condos, HOAs, Realtors & Timing - 359

INTERVIEW: How to Buy a Duplex at 22 with $12K - 358

Real Answers Pt 6: How to Handle Homeownership Costs Without Fear - 357

Real Answers Pt. 5: What You Must Know Before Making Your First Offer - 356

Real Answers Pt 4: Should I Rent or Buy in 2025? - 355

Real Answers Pt 3: PMI Panic, Bad Advice & David Unleashed - 354

Real Answers Pt 2: Mortgage Myths, Interest Rates & Buying Timing - 353

Real Answers to the Most Asked Homebuying Questions (Part 1) - 352

How a Drama Teacher Bought a Home Solo (INTERVIEW) - 351

From ‘Years Away’ to Homeowner: Your Last Lease Ever - 350

Credit Score Solutions for First-Time Buyers (INTERVIEW) - 349

How Much Do You Really Need for Closing Day? - 348

She Fired Her Realtor—and Bought the Right Home in 3 Days (INTERVIEW) - 347

How to Build the Perfect Mortgage Plan (Before You Apply) - 346

Why You’re Asking the WRONG Question About Interest Rates - 345

May 2025 Market Shifts: Data That Gives First-Time Buyers an Edge - 344

$60K Income to Homeowner: Jessica’s Journey (INTERVIEW) - 343

Three Things I Wish I Did Sooner to Buy a Home (GUEST HOSTED) - 342

Prices, Rates & Confusion - May 2025 Housing Market Update - 341

Down Payment Assistance, Discovery Calls & Lending Myths (INTERVIEW) - 340

Don’t Get Pre-Qualified—Get a Plan (INTERVIEW) - 339

Battling Mold, Bad Advice, and Moving Mayhem in Pittsburgh, PA (INTERVIEW) - 338

Moving Scams: How to Avoid the Moving Mafia & Being Robbed (INTERVIEW) - 337

Moving & Packing Tips - How to Reduce Stress When Moving (INTERVIEW) - 336

VA Loan, Self-Employed, Military Spouse—Jessica Did It (INTERVIEW) - 335

April Tariff Panic: What It Means for Homebuyers - 334

From Out-of-State to Chicago Homeowner (INTERVIEW) - 333

Home Inspections: What’s Normal vs Red Flag? - 332

April 2025 Housing Market Update – Stocks, Rate Drops, & Opportunities - 331

From Renter to Homeowner with a Home Business – Christina’s Story (INTERVIEW) - 330

In a Homebuying Purchase, Details Matter (REPLAY+UPDATE) - 329

2025 Homebuying Action Steps - 10 Real Estate Pro Tips - 328

From “Maybe Next Year” to Homeowner in 4 Months – Elizabeth’s Story (INTERVIEW) - 327

Unlocking 2-3% Interest Rates with Assumable Mortgages (INTERVIEW) - 326

Can an AI Chatbot Talk Homebuying? My Interview with Maya (INTERVIEW) - 325

How a Unicorn Realtor Helped Melissa Win Her Dream Condo (INTERVIEW) - 324

What to Know About FSBO and Zillow Before You Buy (Replay) - 323

Am I Ready to Buy a Home? The 5 Questions You Must Ask - 322

Buying in a High-Cost Area – Long Island, NY (INTERVIEW) - 321

Rebuilding After Loss – Stories from the LA Fire Survivors (INTERVIEW) - 320

Condo vs. Townhome vs. House – Which One is Right for You? - 319

Speeding Up the Homebuying Process with Research - INTERVIEW - 318

Raising Real Estate Standards – An Interview with the Mann Brothers - 317

March 3rd, 2025 - Changing Housing Market Update - 316

How a 20-Year-Old Outsmarted the Market—And How You Can Too UNICORN INTERVIEW - 315

Is Real Estate a Good Investment? - Dave Meyer, Bigger Pockets Interview - 314

Critical Facts and Data Update for the 2025 Market - 313

Rich People Only? Declan & Bailey’s 3% Down Victory INTERVIEW - 312

Will You Miss the Best Time to Buy a Home? Spring 2025 Update - 311

HOMEBUYING 101: Understanding Today's Market | STEP 10 - 310

Stop Fearing Your Future Mortgage | STEP 9 | HOMEBUYING 101 - 309

DIY Education & Online Research: Homebuying 101 - Step 7 & 8

Choosing House Must-Haves: Homebuying 101 - Step 6

Saving To Buy Your Home: Homebuying 101 - Step 5

Ep. 305 - Debt Management: Homebuying 101 - Step 4

Improve Your Credit: Homebuying 101 - Step 3

HOMEBUYING 101: Choosing A Realtor & Lender | STEP 2 - 303

HOMEBUYING 101: Deciding Your Goals | STEP 1 - 302

Introduction to Homebuying 101: Getting Started in 30 min - 301

300th EPISODE! What Can You Afford? Homebuyer Consultation Breakdown

299 - The Housing Podcast Nobody Asked For (But Everyone Needs)

298 - PART 2 Breaking Down Misleading Homebuyer Headlines

297 - Breaking Down Misleading Homebuyer Headlines PT 1

296 - First-Time Homebuyer Alert [OLD NEWS - Check Out Episode 400]

295 - STUCK! Homebuyer Questions Answered 2025

294 - Crush Your 2025 Homebuying Goals: Listener Questions Answered!

293 - 72% of Homebuyers Had Regrets... Will you?

292 - No Money Down, VA Loan - Interview w/ First Time Homebuyers

291 - [TRIGGER WARNING] Real Estate Leadership is Broken

290 - Guide to Homebuying in 2025 - Housing Market Predictions

289 - 23 Real Estate Terms Homebuyers NEED to Know in 2025

288 - Can You Buy a Home Under 25?

287 - The "Secret" Downpayment Assistance Program

286 - Homebuying in a Competitive Market - Los Angeles, CA (INTERVIEW)

285 - Bought a Home in 48 Hours! First Time Buyer INTERVIEW

284 - How to Access Your Realtor's Best Resource

283 - How Trump Re-Election Will Affect Housing Market

282 - How First-Time Buyers Navigated a Flipped Home in California (INTERVIEW)

281 - Election Housing Market Fears - Myths vs. Facts

280 - Don't think you can buy a home? - Financial Planning 101

279 - New Build vs Resale Houses for First Time Homebuyers

278 - Buyers Beware! 2024 NAR Lawsuit Exposed

277 - 1099 Tax Tips for Renters Looking to Buy

276 - Breaking Down Home Buyer Questions - Bob & Bobbette

275 - Market Update & Unicorn Disclosures

274 - Wait...My Producer Can't Buy a Home? Here's Why...

273 - Buying a Home in 11 Days! Single Mom Becomes Atlanta Homeowner (Interview)

272 - Finding the Right Information - How to Buy a Home Podcast

271 - Top 10 Cities for Affordable New Builds + Understanding Median Price

270 - INTERVIEW: Buying a Magic Home AFTER Bankruptcy

269 - The Time is Now! 2024-25 Homebuying Interest Rate Forecast (Fed Rate Cut Update pt 4)

268 - Post-Fed Rate Cut Reality & What Comes Next (Fed Rate Update pt 3)

267 - FED RATE CUT - Part 2 (Breaking News for First Time Home Buyers)

266 - EMERGENCY - Surprise Fed Rate Cuts Change Everything!

265 - INTERVIEW: Single Mom Buys First House in Queens, New York

264 - Zillow vs Realtor (Breaking News Update)

263 - INTERVIEW - Multiple Offers Rejected, Bought Dream Home

262 - Breaking Down the Housing Affordability Crisis

261 - How to Shop for the Best Mortgage Interest Rate

260 - INTERVIEW: Crazy LOW Interest Rate on New Build Home (BELOW 5%)

259 - Why Zillow is a SCAM (Mostly)

258 - INTERVIEW: Buying a House at 26 - BY YOURSELF!

257 - INTERVIEW Buying Your First Home in 7 Weeks WITH A NEW JOB!

256 - INTERVIEW: Navigating High Interest Rates & Scoring Big with Builder Incentives

255 - 2024 Mid-Year Forecast and Predictions – PART 2 - Home Prices

254 - 2024 Mid-Year Forecast and Predictions – PART 1 - Mortgage Interest Rates

253 - INTERVIEW Surviving the Washington DC Housing Market - First Time Home Buyers

252 - INTERVIEW Therapist Tips on Buying Your First House

251 - How to Stop Renting: Make This Your Last Lease Ever

250 - Down Payment Assistance is BACK (Save Major $$$ Buying a House)

249 - INTERVIEW: First Generation Home Buyers (Mortgage $200 LESS Than Rent!)

248 - BAD NEWS! Housing Market Headlines Explained for First Time Home Buyers

247 - INTERVIEW: Tips from Expert (Unicorn) Realtor & Lending Team - VA First Time Home Buyer

246 - Break Your Lease to Buy a House?! Timing Strategies for Buying Your First Home

245 - r/Reddit DIY Homebuying - The Best and WORST Subreddit Tips for Buying Your First Home

244 - Details Matter: What Realtors Should Ask YOU About Buying Your First Home

243 - EVEN MORE Listener Questions ANSWERED: How to Buy Your First Home Pt 3

2024 TRAILER | How to Buy a Home

242 - 10 (MORE) Listener Questions ANSWERED: How to Buy Your First Home Pt 2

241 - 10 Listener Questions ANSWERED: How to Buy Your First Home Pt 1

240 - Why Does Your Realtor Secretly Think You Suck?

239 - INTERVIEW: Using the VA Loan for Zero Down, and Monthly Payment is Only $100 More a Month

238 - INTERVIEW: 2019 OG Listener/Buyer Uses Equity to Upgrade 2024 Dream Home Purchase

237 - High Rates, No Problem: Your First Time Home Buying Guide for 2024

236 - Interview with First Time Home Buyer Navigating High Interest Rates + (mini) 2024 Housing Market Update!

235 - Interview With First-Time Home Buyers - Shopping In Seattle And Buying In Tennessee

234 - Interview With Yadi and Victor - Dreamed Of Homeownership And Found A Way

233 - Interview With Stephanie Who Had 200K In Student Loans, And STILL Bought A Home!

232 - Interview With Self Proclaimed “Not Privileged” First-Time Home Buyers

231 – NAR Lawsuit – The New Rules For Real Estate And How To Buy A Home – PART 2

230 - NAR Lawsuit - The New Rules For Real Estate And How To Buy A Home – PART 1

229 – What Is A Unicorn Real Estate Team?

228 – Interview With Andrew And Melissa Who Did NOT Need 20% Down To Buy And Bought Their First Home In A Matter Of Weeks!

227 – Using The Internet To Research Your First Home

226 - Interview With Aaron And Devany - Planned For A Year And Bought A New Build Home

225 – Renting Versus Buying For 2024

224 – Interview With Pedro – Bought With Zero Down, And NOT A VA loan, At 59 Years Old

223 - Is Your Window To Own A Home Closing - Are We Becoming A Renter’s Economy?

222 - Interview with HouseRichDave - Talking Loans and Best Tips for First-Time Home Buyers

221 – URGENT"ish" – How First Time Home Buyers Can Beat The High Rates

220 - Interview With Clarisse - Home Inspections: When And How To Walk Away From The Deal

219 - How Much Money Do You Need To Make To Buy A Home - For REALS!

218 – Interview With Brian Friedman – How And Why Creatives And Artists Should Buy Instead Of Rent

217 - Interview With Millie - How To Buy Your First Home Before Turning 30

216 - PMI Is Still A Privilege And Still Not The Devil

215 - That ADU Guy Interview - The Ultimate House Hacks To Make Buying Affordable

214 - 2024 Housing Market Forecast and Predictions - Part 4 MORTGAGE RATES

213 - 2024 Housing Market Forecast and Predictions - Part 3 INVENTORY

212 - 2024 Housing Market Forecast and Predictions - Part 2

211 - 2024 Housing Market Forecast and Predictions - Part 1

210 - STEP TEN - You Must Know the CURRENT Market

209 STEP NINE - Practice Makes Perfect

208 - STEP EIGHT - Do Your (Online) Research!

207 - STEP SEVEN - Terms & Definitions

206 - STEP SIX - Setting Your Goals

205 - STEP FOUR & FIVE - Managing Debt & Creating Savings

204 - STEP THREE - Credit Score

203 - STEP TWO - Find Your Guides

202 - STEP ONE - How to Buy a Home

201 - HOW TO BUY A HOME - Step by Step

200 - Forecast and Predictions 2023 and 2024

199 - Boomer’s Homes Were CHEAPER – Plus Credit Pull Myths!

198 - PMI Is a Privilege

197 - Buying in 2023 feels like climbing Mt. Everest

196 - The One Day Mortgage!

195 - INTERVIEW - Myths of Medical Student Loan Fears

194 - Interview - Making the Impossible Purchase Possible

193 - Interview - Travel or Buy Your First Home? 4 Years Later, He Did BOTH!

192 - Google Sucks: Financial Basics You Should Know

191 - What To Do When It All Goes Wrong - HORROR story!

190 - INTERVIEW - Winning the Hunger Games of Achieving a Middle Class Life

189 - INTERVIEW - VA Loans: Bad for Buyers or a Christmas Miracle?

188 - House Hacking May Be Your Tool to Affordability

187 - Interview - Balancing Saving and Paying off debt to find IMMEDIATE PEACE

186 - INTERVIEW: Buying a Home with 300K of Student Debt?

185 - INTERVIEW: From Renter to New Build Homeowner in 5 WEEKS

184 - Interview: How a 20-year-old Found the Right Realtor and Bought His 1st Home

183 - Home buyers getting punished for good credit scores? Shownotes:

182 - Interview: From ZERO Credit Score to Homeowner

181 - INTERVIEW - From Apartment Life to Real Homeowner

180 - Online Mortgage Calculators Are GARBAGE - Here’s Why

179 - FREE 1st Time Home Buyer Money - Too Good to be True?

178 - Interview with Margaryta – Single lady with a goal to buy her first home by 30

177 - How to win in BIDDING WARS in 2023 – Part 3

176 - How to win in BIDDING WARS in 2023 – Part 2

175 - How to win in BIDDING WARS in the 2023 market

174 - How much Income do I need to make to Buy? DETAILS

173 - Interview: The Home-buying Adventures of Antwan & Chailee

172 - Interview: The Right Realtor, Especially at 200K, should EMPOWER you

171 - The Big Bank Crisis of 2023: What Will It Do To Housing?!

170 - Interview: 1st Time Home Buyers Find Compromise & the Triangle of Success

169 - Woman Power: This Single Woman Bought Her First Home

168 - Get Off Your Ass!

167 - Interview: Buying a $300K Home With Only $18k? Yes!

166 - 1st Time Home Buyer - From Clueless to Duplex Owner

165 - URGENT MARKET UPDATE

164 - START HERE: 10 Steps to Buying Your First Home

163 - Let’s Hear From Another REAL Home Buyer: Amber’s Story

162 - How Much Home Can You Afford With Your Salary?

161 - Achieving The American Dream: A First Time Home Buyer Interview With Saly

160 - Want a Balanced Life? Look No Further Than These Locations

159 - Bonus: What Happens If There’s a Recession in 2023?

158 - PRICES. What Will They Do in 2023?

157 - One Factor To Rule Them All: Let’s Talk Inventory

156 - Mortgage Rate Predictions for 2023… It Could Be Wild

155 - A Crash or Correction? Let’s Look at 2023 Housing Market Predictions

154 - Condos vs. Single-Family Home – Which Should You Buy?

153 – Buying Your First Home Right Out Of College - And A Special Announcement

152 – Interview With A Baltimore Area First Time Home Buyer Couple - How They Did It

151 - How Much Time Do You Need To Plan to Buy Your First Home?

150 - Global First Time Home Buyer Tips For Everyone From 2 Experts In Australia

149 – First Time Buyers Who Got The Keys, And How You Can Too!

148 - Buyer Power Is BACK! - Prepping For 2023

147 - Gaby Dunn From ”Bad With Money” Interview On Money, Mortgages, And A Feral Cat

146 - Down Payment Assistance Is BACK! - Holiday Episode

145 - First Time Home Buyer’s Terms And Definitions From A-Z – “U,V,W,X,Y & Z”

144 - First Time Home Buyer Terms And Definitions From A-Z - “T” Part 2, All About TITLE

143 – First Time Home Buyer Terms And Definitions From A-Z - ”T” Part 1

142 - First Time Home Buyer Terms and Definitions from A-Z - ”S” Part 2

141 - First Time Home Buyer Terms and Definitions from A-Z - "S" Part 1

140 - First Time Home Buyer Terms And Definitions from A-Z – "R"

139 - First Time Home Buyer Terms And Definitions From A-Z - "Q"

138 - First Time Home Buyer Terms And Definitions From A-Z – “P" Part 3

137 - First Time Home Buyer Terms And Definitions from A-Z – “P” Part 2

136 - First Time Home Buyer Terms And Definitions From A-Z - "O-P" - Part 1

135 - Interview With First Timers In One Of The Most Expensive Areas - Buying Without 20% Down Payment

134 - Interview With First-Time Home Buyer Dealing With Rising Interest Rates

133 - First Time Home Buyer Terms And Definitions From A-Z – "N & O"

132 – Interview With Financial Gurus For The Rest Of Us, Pam And Dyalekt From Brunch And Budget

RETRACTION: Ep 131 Correction About “Pre-Approvals”

131 - First Time Home Buyers Terms And Definitions From A-Z - "M"

130 - First Time Home Buyers Terms And Definitions From A-Z - "J, K & L"

129 – Interview With A First Time Home Buyer Who Bought WITHOUT Two Years Of Employment

128 - First Time Buyer Couple Interview - Making The Move From Apartment To Condo

127 - Interview With A First Time Home Buyer With Extra Electrician Tips

126 - Buying Your First Home When You Have Student Loans - Part 2

125 - College Loan Forgiveness And The First Time Home Buyer - Part 1

124 - How To Plan For A Recession

123 - Is The 2022 Recession Already Here?

122 - Inflation Affecting First Time Home Buyers

121 - When To Back Out Of The Deal - Interview With A First Time Home Buyer

120 - Interview With Real 1st Time Buyers – How They Relocated States, Transferred Jobs, And NEVER Rented In The New City

119 - Briana Interview - AMAZING HTBH Real Buyer Story

118 - Interview With First Time Home Buyers - Planning For Expensive Cities

117 - 2022 Mid-Year Housing Shift And Forecast For First Time Home Buyers

116 - Interview With First-Time Home Buyers Whose Rent Went Up 90% In One Year BAILED On Renting!

115 – Amazing 19-Year-Old That Bought Her First Home!

114 - First Time Home Buyer Community

113 - Interview With A Single, Female First-Time Home Buyer In 2022

112 - Housing Update…Compared To Your Kardashians Knowledge

111 – First Time Home Buyers Terms And Definitions from A-Z - “I”

Ep 110 – Home Inspections For First-Time Home Buyers

109 - Brian and Diana - 4 months, From Wondering About Buying their 1st home to Getting the Keys

108 - Economy Meltdown 2022 And Being “House Poor”

107 - Interview With Methodical First Time Home Buyers

106 - Dave Ramsey is Sometimes Right, but OH SO WRONG for First Time Home Buyers

105 - First Time Home Buyers Terms and Definitions from A-Z - "G & H"

104 – Interview With A Single, Female First-Time Home Buyer Who Closed In 2022, Trying Since 2019

103 - Lessons for Home Buyers of Any Age with an Interview with a 59 ½ Year Old First Time Home Buyer

102 - First Time Home Buyer Terms And Definitions From A-Z – “F”

101 - Google Searches For "Housing Bubble" Has Been Spiking

100 - What Happens When We Go Into a Bad Market? 100th Episode!

Ep 99 - First Time Home Buyer Terms And Definitions from A-Z – “E”

98 - Time for A New Game Plan To Buy Your First Home – My Story

97 - First Time Home Buyer Terms and Definitions from A-Z – “D”

96 - First Time Home Buyer Terms and Definitions from A-Z – "C"

95 - First Time Home Buyer Terms And Definitions From A-Z - "B”

94 - First Time Home Buyer Terms And Definitions From A-Z...Well, Just A Actually

93 - Truth Bombs on the Housing Market - Bubble Watch or Ride the Wave?

92 - Is The CRAZY 2022 Housing Market Changing?

91 - Interview With Chris And Emily – Their Wild Ride To Home Ownership

90 - Credit Repair For 300-669 - “Bad” Or “Fair” Credit Scores

89 - 2022 Scary Economic Indicators And Important Housing Market Updates

88 – Inspirational 2022 Home Buying Stories For Trying Times

87 - What To Expect At Closing On Your First Home Purchase

86 - The Biggest Mistake For First Time Homebuyers

85 - Dude Is 19 Years Old And Bought A House, And Only Had A Job For 5 Months!

84 - 2022 Crucial Market Update And Bidding War Winning Stories

83 - Realtors Of TikTok And A 2022 Housing Market Update

82 - Interview With VA First-Time Home Buyers - How They Bought In BANANAS 2022!

81 - Home Buying Fees, Closing Date Info, And Love Letters

80 - Top 5 Best Tips for First Time Home Buyers…Again

79 - Foreclosures, Insider Deals, And Buying Your First Home As An Investment

78 – 2022 Low Inventory REALITY CHECK

77 - New Homes Vs. Re-sale, 1099 Vs. W-2, And Paying Off Debt Vs. Saving

76 - Home Buyer Listener Interview - Won A Bidding War In 2022

75 - Inspection Red Flags, New Tips For 2022 Bidding Wars, And...To Wait, Or Not to Wait?

74 - The Bubble Bursting And A Market Crash And What To Do As A First Time Home Buyer

73 - EMERGENCY Information AGAIN On 2022 Bidding Wars - And Your Realtor Representation

72 – Answering First-Time Buyer Listener Questions On Credit Pulls, Timing The Market, Part-Time Realtors, And More

71 – Interview With Randy, A New Homeowner, Unemployed With Zero Credit A Year Ago Who Just Closed On His $200,000 Home

70 - URGENT 2022 Housing Market Update For First Time Home Buyers

69 - Dave Ramsey Is Dead Wrong When It Comes To Buying Your First Home In 2022 And Beyond

68 – 2022 Housing Market Forecast For First Time Home Buyers

67 - How High Inflation Is Affecting First Time Home Buyers

66 - How To Shop For The BEST Mortgage Interest Rate On Your Home Loan

65 - Where Do I Start, What’s An HOA, When Can I Get Down Payment Help, Who Is The Best Lender, And Why Is This So Confusing?

64 - Credit Tips For First Time Home Buyers From Jeanne Kelly, A Nationally Recognized Expert In Credit And FICO Credit Score

63 - FISBOs And Zillow Zestimates - Why They Both Suck For First Time Home Buyers

62 - 2021 Recap And 2022’s Forecast - Plus, First Time Home Buyer Fundamentals

61 - More FICO Fun - Some Good News, For Once, About Credit Scores - And More Credit Hacks!

60 - Tips for First Time Home Buyers to Buy at the End of the Year

59 - Fun Facts – Random Listener Questions For First Time Home Buyers At All Levels

58 - How To Use Your Retirement Savings To Buy Your First Home The SAFE Way, And Deep Random Thoughts

57 - It Will Cost You Much More To Wait For Things To Cool Down

56 - The Advanced Hack to Raise Your Credit Score and Get Extra Cash for Your Down Payment

55 - How To Move To Another State - Real First Time Buyer Story

54 - Deep Dive On PMI And Refinancing - Planning For The Future As A Homeowner

53 – Real Story From A Real First-Time Homebuyer - Madison's Story

Ep. 52 - How To House Hack Buying Your First Home

51 - When And How Should You Start Planning To Buy Your First Home? - A Good Place To Start If You're New To The Podcast

50 - How To Pick The Perfect Realtor For First Time Home Buyers

49 - Should I Offer Over List Price To Get My Dream Home? How much?

Ep. 48- Bubble Home Buying: What First-Time Homebuyers Need To Know

47 - Is This A Housing Bubble Ready To Burst?

46 – Bidding Wars! How To Win Them

45 - Listener Interview - How She Bought Her First Home With Little Down And Now Pays LESS Than Her Rent!

44 – How Much Should A First Time Home Buyer Put Down? Question Of The Week

43 – Should First Time Homebuyers Focus On The Price Of The Home, Or The Monthly Payments?

42 - What's Up With Biden's $15,000 Credit For First-Time Home Buyers? Question Of The Week

41 - How To Write An Offer For Your First Home Purchase - PART 2

40 - Should I Buy My First Home Now, Or Wait? Question Of The Week

39 - How To Write An Offer For Your First Home Purchase

38 - Housing Forecast 2021 For First Time Home Buyers

37 - How One Listener Used The Podcast To Buy His First AND Second Home In 2020

36 - Timing Your First Home Purchase With The End Of Your Lease

35 - How First Time Home Buyers Were Affected By COVID In 2020 - Part 2

34 - How First Time Home Buyers Were Affected By COVID In 2020 - Part 1

33 – How These Planners Bought Their First Home And Learned Their Plan Wasn’t Enough! – Real Story #3

32 – Interview With VA Loan Specialist Chris Griffith With Tips For Vets, As Well As All First-Time Home Buyers

31 – First Time Home Buyers Use This Podcast To Buy A Home In Less Than 3 Months. Hear Their Story!

30 – The Secret, Easiest Down Payment Assistance Program EVER! – Thanksgiving Day Special

29 – How Do I Time My Home Purchase If A Recession Is Coming?

28 – If I pay $500, $1000, $1500, Or $2500 In Monthly Rent, Can I Buy A Home With The Same Payment?

How To Financially Prepare To Buy Your First Home – Part VII - 27

How To Financially Prepare To Buy Your First Home - Part VI - 26

25 – How To Overcome Obstacles When Buying Your First Home

24 – Denver First Time Home Buyers Use The Podcast To CLOSE On Their First Home – Their Story

How To Financially Prepare To Buy Your First Home – Part V - 23

How To Financially Prepare To Buy Your First Home – Part IV - 22

How To Financially Prepare To Buy Your First Home – Part III - 21

How To Financially Prepare To Buy Your First Home – Part II - 20

How To Financially Prepare To Buy Your First Home – Part I - 19

18 – The Biggest Dirty Little Secret In Real Estate II

17 – Real Buyer Bonus Episode #2 – 5 First Time Home Buyer Stories In 5 Different Phases In Last 5 Days

16 – How To Get A Loan When Looking To Buy Your First Home with Dino Katsiametis

15 – How To Save For Your First House with How To Money Guy Joel Larsgaard

14 – The Top Five Most Important Things All First Time Home Buyers Need To Know

13 – Real Buyer Bonus Episode – A Real First Time Home Buyer Story

12 – The First-Time Home Buyer’s To-Do List

11 – Should A First Time Home Buyer Use A National Internet Lender Instead Of A Local?

10 – The Best Internet Tools To Search When Buying Your First House

9 – How Much Money Do I Need To Make To Buy My First Home?

8 – Quick Credit Tips For First Time Home Buyers

7 – First Time Home Buyer – 1, 2, 3

6 – How To Interview And Choose A Realtor Specifically For You

5 – The Biggest Dirty Little Secret In Real Estate

4 - Planning To Purchase Your Home

3 – What Do You Need To Know About Credit

2 – Renting Versus Buying A Home

1 – How To Buy A Home: Your Ultimate Home Buying Guide

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