How to Buy a Home: The #1 First Time Home Buyer Podcast

Everybody wants to know how to buy a home. They want to invest in something that’s worth it. Listen to this episode as David Sidoni dives into the story of two methodical first-time home buyers. If you're considering buying a home and don't have a realtor yet or someone to help you make that decision, it's time to put yourself out there. This is your financial future, so you must do what it takes...

In the coming summer of 2022, Dave Ramsey believes that the real estate industry is absolutely not in bubble and he believes that this is the cheapest homes will be for the next five years. A perfect opportunity for first time home buyers. But is his advice for first time buyers helpful? In this episode, host of How to Buy a Home, David “Dave” Sidoni thinks that Ramsey’s advice for first time home...

Deciphering all the terms and vocabulary used in the home buying process can be daunting, so this episode breaks down things you need to know that start with the letter G & H. Are you a first-time home buyer that’s afraid to make tough decisions? Tune in as we dive deep into each of these terms so you can have background information on what you need to consider during the process when making t...

Buying a home to live in is a goal for many people. It involves absolute thinking and a huge chunk of money, more than one should expect. Several factors should be included when planning to buy a house; this could be the monthly bills, furniture, property taxes, etc.   In this episode, host David Sidoni interviews Tuesday, a single woman who has been trying to buy a home since 2019. Tune in a...

Cynthia realized she had been renting for way too long, so she did the research, found a team, and bought a home in the cold of Chicago in 2022! How is that even possible??? Hear it straight from a buyer like you and get real-life tips from someone who's been through it. Connect with me  to find a trusted realtor in your area or to answer your burning questions! Subscribe to our YouTube Chann...

Now that we’re already done with the terms and definitions from A to E, it’s time to proceed to the letter F. So many words you have never heard of when you try to buy a house. In this episode, David Sidoni breaks down real estate terms for the letter F. Enjoy! Connect with me  to find a trusted realtor in your area or to answer your burning questions! Subscribe to our YouTube Channel @H...

First time home buyers hit the panic button big time in the spring of 2022, and Google showed a HUGE spike in the search for "housing bubble" in March of 2022. In this episode, David Sidoni dives into the good, the bad, and the ugly, ugly, WRONGNESS that the internet is offering as the answer to the question - is this a housing bubble ready to pop?   Connect with me  to find a trusted re...

The big celebration centennial episode, so let's discuss...the coming "bad" market! Bad for who? Today, David Sidoni discusses how to navigate a changing market when you are a first-time homebuyer, and figure out if bad is bad or bad is good. Connect with me  to find a trusted realtor in your area or to answer your burning questions! Subscribe to our YouTube Channel @HowToBuyaHome Instagram&n...

Trudging through the alphabet to help crush the confusion in the whole first-time buyer home buying process, David Sidoni tackles the mysterious real estate terms and definitions beginning with the letter "E" to help bring some much needed clarity to the process. Connect with me  to find a trusted realtor in your area or to answer your burning questions! Subscribe to our YouTube Channel @HowT...

The market is changing, and fear has started to take hold of the general public. But it shouldn’t shake you  in your plans to buy your first home. Take a trip back in time to see how David Sidoni   royally screwed up in his 20s and wasted rent for way too long. Even in a declining market, he could have made money by buying instead of renting. As we near the top of this housing price run-...

In another installment of homebuyer terms and definitions, David Sidoni breaks down the letter D’s of real estate. There are so many terms and subjects to address. Make sure you’re in the know by tuning in. This podcast was started for YOU, to demystify things for first time home buyers, and help crush the confusion. After helping first timers for over 13 years, I knew there wasn’t t a lot of clea...

We've already done homebuyer terms and definitions for A to B. Now, let's get down to the C terms. Everybody knows that buying a home can be confusing and daunting. Then things even get worse once everyone starts using real estate jargon and expects you, the first-time homebuyer, to keep up. Join David Sidoni on the second episode covering real estate terms language, and definitions from A-Z, cove...

Buying a home can be confusing and daunting enough, then everyone starts using real estate jargon and expects you to keep up. In the second episode covering real estate terms, language, and definitions from A-Z, David Sidoni discusses the letter 'B'. Connect with me  to find a trusted realtor in your area or to answer your burning questions! Subscribe to our YouTube Channel @HowToBuyaHome Ins...

Buying a home for the first time is confusing and daunting enough, and then everyone starts using real estate jargon and expects you to keep up. This is the first episode covering real estate terms, language, and definitions from A-Z...and we got all the way to, well, just A in this episode. And what are we going to focus on in this episode? Before actually going to letter A, we will be providing...

During the last episode, David Sidonitalked about the potential cracks in the house market. This time, we explore the potential of the crash. Will it crash like that dude from the Wide World of Sports? If you don't know, he's the original epic fail. Join in as we have more economic data talk and expert opinions on the potential for slower but continual appreciation that First time home Buyers can...

The data is in for the first two months of 2022, and things are spiking at record pace – home prices, mortgage rates, and heart rates! Slowly we are seeing things reacting to this in March and April, so things could finally be changing in favor of the first time home buyers. It is really a CRAZY market out there. Listen up for the details so that you will have a clear understanding of what is happ...

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 lease. At first, it was not even in their plan to buy a house. It was a wild ride, and you'll love their enthusiasm as they tell the tale of how th...

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 simple action steps that MANY How to Buy a Home listeners have used to jump 25, 50, or even over 100 points to get them set up to be ready to bu...

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, things are slowing down. Is recession due? Most likely. Are home prices going to increase? Most likely. If this is a dip or the beginning of a...

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 like this is more of a nightmare. Are the stories true? Sure, but you're not hearing ALL the stories. Listen in to hear how some first-time buyers...

Closing day is the most exciting day in a home buyer's life... but what should you prepare for? Who are the parties involved? And how do you avoid the hazards and pitfalls so this day can be a joyous occasion and not a nightmare of messiness? Join David Sidoni as he breaks down different scenarios you need to get ready for to make sure your special day won't take a disastrous turn. Relax, listen,...

What’s the biggest mistake for first-time home buyers? All the episodes can help you avoid the pitfalls, but if you listen to ANY podcast in 2022, make it this one. The biggest mistake that first-time home buyers could be making this year is waiting to listen to every episode before making a move. David Sidoni urges you to start your plan NOW. If you don't compromise and get yourself into the game...

What were you doing when you were 19? You were probably studying in a college or partying somewhere. Buying a house was probably the last thing on your mind back then. Well, today's guest just bought a house at 19. This dude did it and all it took was a little guidance. Join in as David Sidoni talks to first-time homebuyer, Courtland Burchfield  about his buying experience. Discover how he wa...

What the hell is going on with the housing market in 2022 and how the hell do you get an offer accepted? What is a first time buyer to do? You may not like the answers you hear in this episode, but the truth shall set you free! Listen in as David Sidoni tackles some crucial housing market updates and shares stories of bidding war wins sprinkled with a heady amount of eye-opening truth bombs. Buckl...

So far, the 2022 housing market can be confusing for first-time home buyers, and TikTok isn't helping clear things up. Get the market analysis on what's happening in the wacky 2022 low inventory rush, plus hear the insider scoop on what all those Realtors on TikTok know about helping first-timers in this competitive market. Because right now, anyone can post something on TikTok, and being on the p...