Looking for answers - Can I buy a home? How do I even do this? When should I start planning? Where should a first-time home buyer start? Right here. Real information from a real expert with clear answers to end your confusion. Guidance from industry insider, me, David Sidoni, the #HowtoBuyaHomeGuy. I’ll give you the playbook on the do’s and do not’s of buying your first home. From planning for the big step even years ahead of time, all the way to the nitty-gritty of getting your keys. If you ...
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245 - r/Reddit DIY Homebuying - The Best and WORST Subreddit Tips for Buying Your First Home
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David dives headfirst into the murky depths of Reddit to debunk the myths and misconceptions plaguing first-time homebuyers. Discover the truth about common pitfalls, and learn a game-changing pre-planning strategy that will set you on the path to homeownership success. Episode Highlights: What shocking misconceptions on popular Subreddits could be…
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244 - Details Matter: What Realtors Should Ask YOU About Buying Your First Home
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How do you decide if buying a house is right for you? Who do you ask? Find out how a qualified team can help you plan your home buying around your life goals without sacrificing and wasting time and effort. Episode Highlights: Follow along as a listener asks David the big question: "Should I buy a house?" How to manage credit while buying a home Wh…
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243 - EVEN MORE Listener Questions ANSWERED: How to Buy Your First Home Pt 3
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PART 3! Fearing a market crash or bidding war? Discover the secrets to successfully navigating today's real estate market, from avoiding builder scams, choosing the right realtor, and more! David Sidoni answers listener questions in this three-part series. Episode Highlights: Will home prices crash so I can finally afford a home? What can I do to g…
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It has always been a struggle to buy a home, especially for first-timers. How can you get through your very first home purchase without getting mistreated, ignored, or screwed over? Welcome to How To Buy A Home Podcast, where you get access to free education, valuable tips, and insider secrets from an industrial pro, David Sidoni. Tune in to these …
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242 - 10 (MORE) Listener Questions ANSWERED: How to Buy Your First Home Pt 2
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Connect with me to find a trusted realtor in your area or to answer your burning questions! Subscribe to our YouTube Channel @HowToBuyaHome Instagram @HowtoBuyAHomePodcast Tik Tok @HowToBuyAHome This podcast was created for YOU - to cut through the confusion and empower you to buy your first home. Let's change how the real estate industry treats fi…
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241 - 10 Listener Questions ANSWERED: How to Buy Your First Home Pt 1
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In this episode of How to Buy a Home, David Sidoni tackles ten common questions from first-time homebuyers, debunking myths and offering straightforward advice on navigating today's market. From credit scores and debt to seller credits and grants, David empowers listeners with actionable insights to make informed decisions on their homeownership jo…
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240 - Why Does Your Realtor Secretly Think You Suck?
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This episode started it all! In this greatest hits replay of Episode 5, David Sidoni passionately exposes the real estate industry's BIGGEST MISTAKES & SCAMS affecting first-time homebuyers. He delves into the history of how realtors prioritized sellers over buyers and how the Internet revolutionized the industry but didn't change its fundamental p…
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239 - INTERVIEW: Using the VA Loan for Zero Down, and Monthly Payment is Only $100 More a Month
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Isaiah, a young veteran and first-generation homeowner, shares his remarkable journey of achieving financial stability and fulfilling his family's dream of homeownership. Discover how he leveraged a VA loan, effective budgeting, and the guidance of his "Unicorn Real Estate Team" to secure a beautiful home in a desirable neighborhood for just $100 m…
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238 - INTERVIEW: 2019 OG Listener/Buyer Uses Equity to Upgrade 2024 Dream Home Purchase
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In this inspiring interview, longtime listener Shannon shares how she went from renter to homeowner AND NOW landlord in just five years, using a $20,000 grant, innovative equity management, and advice from the "How to Buy a Home" podcast. Episode Highlights: Condo Equity to Dream Home: Discover how the listener leveraged equity from her first condo…
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237 - High Rates, No Problem: Your First Time Home Buying Guide for 2024
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HIGH INTEREST RATES - Host David Sidoni reveals why for some, it may be the perfect time to dive into homeownership despite the highest interest rates we've seen in years. In this episode, he breaks down the market's history, explains why waiting for lower rates might be a losing game, and shares actionable strategies to make your home-buying dream…
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236 - Interview with First Time Home Buyer Navigating High Interest Rates + (mini) 2024 Housing Market Update!
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From renter to homeowner in weeks, not years: Hawkin shares how he fast-tracked his home-buying journey and beat the rising rates to secure a townhouse in a competitive market with a 2-1 buydown. Follow along with an actual home buyer and learn how they did it with the following topics: Hawkin's journey from finding the podcast to connecting with a…
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235 - Interview With First-Time Home Buyers - Shopping In Seattle And Buying In Tennessee
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What if you could follow your career dreams AND find a more affordable housing market? That's exactly what James and Cynthia considered. Listen in as they share their journey of exploring homeownership opportunities nationwide, ultimately landing in Tennessee! This inspiring story will show you how to navigate buying a home in a new location and th…
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234 - Interview With Yadi and Victor - Dreamed Of Homeownership And Found A Way
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Is your dream of homeownership getting crushed by the weight of 2024 housing market news? Headlines screaming about bidding wars and soaring prices might have you convinced it's a buyer's apocalypse. But before you throw in the towel, listen up! This episode is here to inject a powerful dose of inspiration into your house-hunting journey. Connect w…
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233 - Interview With Stephanie Who Had 200K In Student Loans, And STILL Bought A Home!
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Student loans are always a huge burden to bear, but they must never hinder you from achieving your biggest dreams. Stephanie is living proof of how someone dealing with student loans managed to buy her first-ever home – in just three months! Joining David Sidoni, she looks back on her first-time house purchase in 2022, getting through financial hur…
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232 - Interview With Self Proclaimed “Not Privileged” First-Time Home Buyers
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In this episode, David Sidoni sits down with first-time homebuyers Gage and Mozelle to share how their cross-country purchase went. Tune in and discover how they found a beautiful property in Ohio located near a dense oak forest. The couple shares what it is like to leave their rental property, their best strategies to live as cheaply as they can, …
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231 – NAR Lawsuit – The New Rules For Real Estate And How To Buy A Home – PART 2
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In Part 2 of our series on the NAR lawsuit, David Sidoni reveals how the new rules and regulations are reshaping real estate and offers insider tips for buyers and sellers to navigate the changing landscape. The NAR lawsuit's shockwaves: How is it transforming real estate as we know it? Insider secrets: Get ahead of the curve with David Sidoni's ex…
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230 - NAR Lawsuit - The New Rules For Real Estate And How To Buy A Home – PART 1
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Back in 2019, we made a rather bold prediction that the real estate market, which has been really unfair for first-tome homebuyers in the first place, would soon undergo a massive change. Initially it looks like change is definitely coming with this NAR lawsuit that’s making the headlines lately. But it’s not the real estate revolution we at the bu…
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229 – What Is A Unicorn Real Estate Team?
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Real estate is a team sport, and if you have the elite of the elite in your field, you can be assured success. As a first-time home buyer, what you need is a unicorn real estate support team more than ever. Join our very own “Unicorn Wrangler," David Sidoni, as he breaks down what it truly means to have a unicorn realtor by your side. Explaining th…
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228 – Interview With Andrew And Melissa Who Did NOT Need 20% Down To Buy And Bought Their First Home In A Matter Of Weeks!
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The down payment is one of those bogeymen that usually scare would-be homebuyers from making their move. A lot of people think that they have to put down 30% for their offer to stand a chance. But this power couple proves that isn’t necessarily the case, even in this market. In this episode, Andrew and Melissa join David in a conversation that deta…
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227 – Using The Internet To Research Your First Home
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Are you looking for a house in an area? Is it a hassle to drive around the neighborhood or travel far to check the place where you would move in? Why don’t we make that task easy and efficient for you? There are different internet sites you can utilize to research your first home. Join David Sidoni in this episode as he shares the best sites to loo…
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226 - Interview With Aaron And Devany - Planned For A Year And Bought A New Build Home
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Purchasing a home is a meticulous and intricate process – it must never be executed in a hurry. That’s why when Aaron And Devany bought a new build home, they put patience and persistence at the center of their strategy. In this episode, the couple joins David Sidoni to share how two professionals in the service industry took their home purchase sl…
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Is it better to rent or buy in 2024? Here are a first-time home buyer's tips on the pros and cons of renting versus buying for you in this episode. The average home price is around $400,000 today, with an average size of 1800 square feet. If you think you can't afford the mortgage because you live paycheck to paycheck, David Sidoni has a tip for yo…
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224 – Interview With Pedro – Bought With Zero Down, And NOT A VA loan, At 59 Years Old
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Once upon a time, before the pandemic, rents were better until 2021 and 2022, when rents came surging those years, and the median rent rate was 200 dollars more than it was three years ago. As the rent rates increase over the years, think deeply about whether you should continue renting or start owning a home. Should you continue renting or paying …
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223 - Is Your Window To Own A Home Closing - Are We Becoming A Renter’s Economy?
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Do you want to know a secret? Be prepared because David Sidoni will drop the biggest truth-bomb in this episode! He shares the reports and data he saw that will greatly impact your window to own a home. Although there are tools that we could utilize to help us buy a home, David reveals that these tools might not be useful in the future as the marke…
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222 - Interview with HouseRichDave - Talking Loans and Best Tips for First-Time Home Buyers
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Not many people are talking to first-time home buyers, and that’s why many of them make a lot of wrong decisions in their purchase. Educating yourself on the intricacies of the market is the best way to secure an ideal home. In this episode, two Daves join forces to guide you on this journey. David Sidoni sits down with HouseRichDave to share the m…
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