How to Buy a Home

How to Buy a Home


Latest Episodes

Ep 91: Interview With Chris And Emily – Their Wild Ride To Home Ownership
May 02, 2022

Is it even possible to go from thinking about buying a home, to getting the keys in just 60 days? Yes it is! And these first-time home buyers weren't cash buyers. Chris and Emily had to scrape and plan and realize they could buy instead of sign another le

Ep 90 - Credit Repair For 300-669 - “Bad” Or “Fair” Credit Scores  
April 29, 2022

Can you buy a home with what the credit bureaus call fair or even bad credit? Yes, you can, but you need credit repair ASAP. Why? Because, like it or not, credit scores matter when you are looking to get a loan for your first home purchase. There are many

Ep. 89 - 2022 Scary Economic Indicators And Important Housing Market Updates
April 27, 2022

There are cracks right now in the 2022 housing market. This is why it's better to buy long-term rather than rent. There are early indicators of minor, super small slowing in the housing market run-up. Nobody knows how long this will last, but for now

Ep 88 – Inspirational 2022 Home Buying Stories For Trying Times
April 25, 2022

If you are frustrated trying to buy your first home in 2022, you are NOT alone. The current market is one of the most difficult and unpredictable for anyone trying to buy, and if you've been dreaming of this big step for a long time, you may be feeling li

Ep 60 - Tips for First Time Home Buyers to Buy at the End of the Year
November 09, 2021

2021 changed the norm in housing availability during the holiday season. The housing supply increased by a lot, and David Sidoni, our host, enumerates the reason behind this. He also discussed topics that can help us, especially if you are looking for a h

Ep 59 - Fun Facts – Random Listener Questions For First Time Home Buyers At All Levels
November 03, 2021

It's Halloween and instead of giving you bite-sized candy, your host David Sidoni is going to give you bite-sized FUN FACTS about buying your first home. Learn why credit score matters, what a bridge loan is, or why apps shouldn't be trusted. Join David a

Ep 58 - How To Use Your Retirement Savings To Buy Your First Home The SAFE Way, And Deep Random Thoughts
October 29, 2021

Some people regard their retirement savings as their holy grail. What if you can diversify that by buying a house? Yes, touching your retirement or funneling away from your retirement savings plan can be terrifying and a non-starter for many people. But y

Ep 57 - It Will Cost You Much More To Wait For Things To Cool Down
October 22, 2021

In 2021, you already lost waiting to see if you buy your first home. Prices have been going up and homes have been appreciating since 2012, and in 2021, prices will have gone up 10-13% on average. So you just figured this out and assume a drop is coming,

Ep. 56 - The Advanced Hack to Raise Your Credit Score and Get Extra Cash for Your Down Payment
October 19, 2021

You may be in doubt to push through your plan of buying your first home. But you just have to research and realize that the rent you’re paying now is already slowing things down for you. Take action now and listen to this episode to learn how to balance d

Ep. 55 - How To Move To Another State - Real First Time Buyer Story
October 15, 2021

How the heck do you figure out how to buy a home in a city you have never lived in? In this episode, David Sidoni discusses how to move to another state.  Remote working is one thing, but remote home buying can be filled with obstacles. Listen to the