How to Buy a Home is here to change the game for first-time buyers. Can I really buy a home? How much do I need? Where do I start? The real estate industry overlooks first-time buyers, leaving them with myths, bad advice, and roadblocks. Real estate expert David Sidoni has spent 20 years helping renters become homeowners, coaching thousands across the country. Get real answers, insider strategies, and success stories from buyers just like you. Homeownership might be closer than you think. Le ...
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Join Keith Goeringer, a seasoned loan officer with over 20 years of experience, as he guides you through the complexities of mortgage and home loan transactions. Whether you're a first-time homebuyer, a homeowner looking to refinance, or exploring options like Rent to Own, USDA loans, FHA loans, or VA loans, this podcast is your go-to resource. Keith's extensive knowledge and dedication to smooth transactions ensure you get expert advice tailored to your needs. Each episode will break down t ...
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Dedicated to the First Time Home Buyer, we are here to give you the information you need to buy your first home. We are a group of real estate agents and mortgage lenders, and we know the home buying process can be confusing and intimidating. Learning a few key factors can help make the process easier to understand and less stressful. Our Website @ https://fthbpros.com has all episodes, articles, tools, and additional resources. NMLS#2141541 DRE# 02141890 / 02099257
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For first time home buyers, recent college grads, and personal finances freaks
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This is your ultimate guide to home ownership with our team of property experts across 6 podcasts explaining everything you need to know about buying a home in Ireland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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If you’re interested in buying a home and don’t know how or where to begin, this will help you or contact 407-279-1930. Moe @D.R. Horton
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April Tariff Panic: What It Means for Homebuyers
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16:35Stock market swings, Fed pivots, and tariff chaos all hit in April—here’s how it’s really impacting mortgage rates, builder incentives, and your buying plan. A surprise tariff announcement in early April caused the largest single-day stock drop since 2022—but does that mean the housing market is crashing? Not even close. In this episode, you’ll hea…
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What I Wish I Knew Before Buying My First House
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7:20In this episode of Yes, You Can Buy a Home, I share the true story of how my first home purchase nearly fell apart — and the 7 steps I now teach every buyer to make sure it never happens to them. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, unsure where to start, or don’t know who to trust in this process… this episode is your roadmap. What you’ll learn: – What …
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From Out-of-State to Chicago Homeowner (INTERVIEW) - 333
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38:40In just two months, Conan went from renting in Michigan to owning a condo in Chicago—with a unicorn team, 5% down, and a plan built around his daughter and his goals. Buying from out of state? Recently divorced? Facing a competitive market? Conan tackled all of that and more—without overbidding, overpaying, or compromising on what mattered. After l…
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Home Inspections: What’s Normal vs Red Flag? - 332
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37:35The home inspection process is one of the most intimidating parts of buying your first home. That’s why this episode, originally aired as Episode 110, has been updated with critical 2025 insights on smart homes, solar panels, attic access, and more. David explains why inspections feel overwhelming (spoiler: they’re supposed to), what your general i…
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April 2025 Housing Market Update – Stocks, Rate Drops, & Opportunities - 331
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19:27In this timely April 2025 market update, David Sidoni unpacks rate drops, rising inventory, and why some condos are suddenly less affordable—even as their prices fall. The latest housing market data is in, and David breaks it all down so first-time buyers can cut through the headlines and plan smarter. In this episode, you’ll learn how a 10% stock …
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From Renter to Homeowner with a Home Business – Christina’s Story (INTERVIEW) - 330
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36:38After nine years of renting and years of casual house-hunting, Christina thought she wasn’t ready to buy—but just three months after getting a unicorn team, she was closing on her dream home. Christina left Brooklyn for Cleveland thinking homeownership was still a year or two away. But once she connected with David and got matched with a unicorn re…
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In a Homebuying Purchase, Details Matter (REPLAY+UPDATE) - 329
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34:50This is more than a replay—it’s a full-circle moment. Back in Episode 244, David answered a listener’s in-depth questions about down payments, credit scores, and monthly payments. Now, in Episode 329, you’ll hear the amazing follow-up—how that same listener used the advice to buy a $650K home, win a bidding war, and walk away with a smarter mortgag…
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2025 Homebuying Action Steps - 10 Real Estate Pro Tips - 328
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39:59If you’re tired of feeling stuck, this is the episode that gets you unstuck. David lays out a step-by-step action plan—from boosting your credit and automating savings to leveraging AI, understanding taxes, assumable mortgages, and more. No generic advice here. These are real moves first-time buyers can make today to start building momentum, no mat…
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From “Maybe Next Year” to Homeowner in 4 Months – Elizabeth’s Story (INTERVIEW) - 327
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27:01Elizabeth thought she was 12–18 months away from buying her first home. Just four months later, she and her partner Joseph were moving into a sun-filled home they love—for less than list price and with instant equity. This interview breaks down how it happened. After discovering the podcast on Spotify, Elizabeth reached out expecting to take it slo…
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Unlocking 2-3% Interest Rates with Assumable Mortgages (INTERVIEW) - 326
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48:22Think low interest rates are gone? Not if you know where to look. In this game-changing episode, David Sidoni is joined by Ryan, aka The Assumable Guy, to break down assumable mortgages—a rare but powerful way first-time buyers could score a 2-3% interest rate in today’s high-rate market. Assumable mortgages sound too good to be true—but they’re re…
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Can an AI Chatbot Talk Homebuying? My Interview with Maya (INTERVIEW) - 325
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19:18In this one-of-a-kind episode, David Sidoni sits down with Maya, a conversational AI chatbot designed for natural dialogue—not real estate advice. What happens when a general-purpose AI is asked to weigh in on one of life’s biggest decisions—buying a home? David puts Maya to the test in this completely unscripted conversation to see what AI underst…
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How a Unicorn Realtor Helped Melissa Win Her Dream Condo (INTERVIEW) - 324
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35:46This episode pulls back the curtain on what happens when a unicorn realtor, a killer team, and a well-prepared first-time buyer come together. David Sidoni is joined by Melissa and her realtor Alton to break down exactly how Melissa bought her first home—a $675K corner-unit condo—in a high-cost area without getting house poor. Buying in Southern Ca…
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The Biggest Credit Score Shakeup in 23 Years: What Homebuyers Need to Know Now
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5:45Are you planning to buy a home in 2025 or beyond? In this episode of Yes! You Can Buy a Home, mortgage and real estate expert Keith Goeringer reveals the three biggest credit score changes coming in 2025 that could make or break your homebuying journey. From the impact of "buy now, pay later" loans to the removal of medical debt from credit reports…
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What to Know About FSBO and Zillow Before You Buy (Replay) - 323
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30:23In this special replay, David Sidoni dives into one of the most common first-time buyer questions—should you buy a home directly from the seller? Plus, the truth about Zillow’s Zestimate and why relying on it could cost you thousands.Buying directly from a seller (For Sale By Owner / FSBO) sounds like a great way to score a deal—but is it? David br…
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Am I Ready to Buy a Home? The 5 Questions You Must Ask - 322
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24:56Buying a home might seem out of reach, but are you closer than you think? In this episode, David Sidoni breaks down the five biggest questions every renter should ask before deciding if they’re ready to stop renting and start building wealth. Most first-time buyers wait longer than they need to simply because they don’t know where to start. David t…
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Buying in a High-Cost Area – How Sam & Kristen Made It Work (INTERVIEW) - 321
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32:57Buying a home in an expensive market seems impossible—but Sam and Kristen did it while planning a wedding. In this episode, they reveal how they saved, strategized, and won their dream home in Long Island—without being the highest bid. With $40,000 down and wedding expenses on the horizon, Sam and Kristen weren’t sure homeownership was possible. Af…
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Rebuilding After Loss – Stories from the LA Fire Survivors (INTERVIEW) - 320
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40:12In one of California’s most devastating wildfires, entire neighborhoods were lost. Sam and Claire, two sisters who lived through the disaster, share their story of survival, loss, and rebuilding. This powerful conversation highlights the strength of community, the importance of preparation, and the resilience needed to start over. The 2025 LA Wildf…
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Condo vs. Townhome vs. House – Which One is Right for You? - 319
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22:32David Sidoni breaks down one of the biggest misconceptions in homebuying—whether condos and townhomes are a bad investment. With affordability getting tighter, first-time buyers need to know why condos and townhomes can be smart stepping stones that help build wealth instead of throwing money away on rent. Is buying a condo or townhome a bad idea? …
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Speeding Up the Homebuying Process with Research - INTERVIEW - 318
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27:26David Sidoni interviews Antonio, a self-proclaimed risk-averse first-time homebuyer who spent six years researching before deciding to buy. With the right strategy and team, Antonio went from planning to homeownership in just days—and he shares how research, preparation, and smart decisions helped him secure a home faster than he ever expected. Aft…
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Raising Real Estate Standards – An Interview with the Mann Brothers - 317
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43:14David Sidoni sits down with Mark and Brian Mann, hosts of Raising Real Estate Standards, to discuss the current state of real estate, how the industry is shifting, and what first-time homebuyers need to know about working with the right professionals. In this episode, David welcomes Mark and Brian Mann, two seasoned real estate professionals dedica…
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March 3rd, 2025 - Changing Housing Market Update - 316
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29:38Mortgage rates are dropping, sellers are slashing prices, and pending home sales are hitting record lows. But what does it all mean for first-time homebuyers? In this episode, David dives into the latest housing market trends, breaking down what’s happening with inventory, interest rates, and buyer demand. Should you wait, or is now still the right…
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How to Secure the Lowest Mortgage Rate in 4 Years (Before the Buying Frenzy Hits!)
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7:12"Yes, You Can Buy a Home" Podcast – Episode-9 Ready to finally lock in your dream home at a price you can afford? In this episode, host Keith Goeringer – a mortgage and real estate expert with 23 years of experience – reveals the game-changing strategies you need to secure the lowest mortgage rates we've seen in four years. But there’s a catch: As …
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How a 20-Year-Old Outsmarted the Market—And How You Can Too UNICORN INTERVIEW - 315
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34:23What if your first home could not only pay for itself but also set you up for future wealth? That’s exactly what Chris did—buying a home at 20, collecting rent from his college roommates, and using real estate to skyrocket his credit, financial stability, and future businesses. In this episode, David Sidoni uncovers the strategies Chris used to tur…
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Is Real Estate a Good Investment? - Dave Meyer, Bigger Pockets Interview - 314
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42:36BiggerPockets’ Dave Meyer joins David Sidoni to bust myths about real estate, revealing strategies that make homeownership possible—even in expensive markets. Whether you’re feeling stuck in the rent cycle, overwhelmed by mortgage jargon, or just unsure if buying is for you, this episode breaks it all down with simple, data-driven insights. Quote: …
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Critical Facts and Data Update for the 2025 Market - 313
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29:32The housing market is freaking people out—but that’s exactly why it might be your best shot to buy a home! Most buyers are too scared to jump in, but that hesitation means huge opportunities for first-time buyers who know where to look. In this episode, learn why 2025 could be the perfect time to buy, how to tap into free money for your down paymen…
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Rich People Only? Declan & Bailey’s 3% Down Victory INTERVIEW - 312
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40:12Worried that an appraisal issue or a non-traditional career path (like still being a grad student) makes homeownership impossible? In this episode, David Sidoni chats with Declan and Bailey—new homeowners who once believed buying was “only for the rich”—to reveal how down payment assistance, flexible financing options, and the right support team ca…
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Will You Miss the Best Time to Buy a Home? Spring 2025 Update - 311
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22:05Is the window of opportunity for first-time homebuyers finally here? David Sidoni reveals why February 2025 presents a unique moment in the market, with increased inventory and less competition than seen in the past five years. Quote: "According to Zillow and their market Heat index, home buyers had more leverage than they've ever had in the past f…
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