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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’ve felt clueless about where to start, you are not alone because the real estate industry has either ignored first-time home buyers or handed them off to novice agents with little training or expertise – and that sucks for you. So get the info, including the dirty little secrets of real estate that will help protect you; as well as the crucial tips to help you plan for the entire process step by step. Tools, tips, and techniques, from my personal experience working with over 115 successful first-timers (as of July 2021), and hear success stories from some of the over 500 listeners all over the country that used this podcast to guide them to their dream.
The real estate industry thinks first-time buyers suck, but I don’t. Get the ultimate “How To” that nobody with a clue is giving first-time home buyers. You deserve the truth. You deserve to be treated like the valued consumer that you are. If you’re sick of high rents, listen and you may find out you don’t have to be a renter as long as you think. Cut through the BS and end your confusion. You can do this!

How to Buy a Home David Sidoni

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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’ve felt clueless about where to start, you are not alone because the real estate industry has either ignored first-time home buyers or handed them off to novice agents with little training or expertise – and that sucks for you. So get the info, including the dirty little secrets of real estate that will help protect you; as well as the crucial tips to help you plan for the entire process step by step. Tools, tips, and techniques, from my personal experience working with over 115 successful first-timers (as of July 2021), and hear success stories from some of the over 500 listeners all over the country that used this podcast to guide them to their dream.
The real estate industry thinks first-time buyers suck, but I don’t. Get the ultimate “How To” that nobody with a clue is giving first-time home buyers. You deserve the truth. You deserve to be treated like the valued consumer that you are. If you’re sick of high rents, listen and you may find out you don’t have to be a renter as long as you think. Cut through the BS and end your confusion. You can do this!

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

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

    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 a reality, even in a high-interest landscape.

    Key Takeaways:
    The Low-Down on High Rates: A clear, concise explanation of the current interest rate climate, including historical context and future predictions.Why Fear is Your Friend: Understanding housing market psychology can give you a competitive edge.The Rent Replacement Strategy: A powerful mindset shift that reframes homeownership as a financial win, even with higher interest rates.Unlocking Your Options: Practical tactics like buy-downs, using your 401k and leveraging low inventory to your advantage.Your Action Plan: Step-by-step guidance to build your homebuying team, create a personalized plan, and confidently conquer the market.

    Bonus: 2024 Loan Rate Predictions from expert analysts to prepare you for your homebuying future!

    Connect with me to find a trusted realtor in your area!

    Visit our Resource Center to "Ask David" AND get your FREE Home Buying Starter Kit!

    Subscribe to our Youtube: @HowToBuyAHome
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    This podcast was created for YOU - to cut through the confusion and empower you to buy your first home. Let's change the way the real estate industry treats first-timers, one buyer at a time- starting with YOU!

    David Sidoni, the "How to Buy a Home Guy", is a seasoned real estate professional and consumer advocate with over 18 years of experience helping first-time homebuyers navigate the real estate market. His podcast, "How to Buy a Home," is a trusted resource for anyone looking to buy their first home, offering expert advice, actionable tips, and inspiring stories from real first-time homebuyers. With a focus on making the home-buying process accessible and understandable, David breaks down complex topics into easy-to-follow steps, covering everything from budgeting and financing to finding the right home and making an offer.

    Subscribe for regular market updates, and leave a review to help us reach more people. Ready for an honest, informed home-buying experience? Viva la Unicorn Revolution - join us!

    Want to dive deeper into the topics discussed in this episode? Check out these past episodes in your favorite podcast player:

    Ep 219: How Much Money Do You Need To Make To Buy a Home - For REALSEp 221: URGENT"ish" - How First Time Home Buyers Can Beat The High RatesEp 216: PMI Is Still A Privilege and Still Not The DevilEp 168: Get Off Your Ass!
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    • 40 min
    Ep. 236 - Interview with First Time Home Buyer Navigating High Interest Rates + (mini) 2024 Housing Market Update!

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

    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 realtorDiscussing breaking a lease and the flexibility of landlordsRealtor's advice to buy sooner and the benefits of low competitionHawkin's financial situation and receiving a gift for a down paymentThe home shopping process and finding the right propertyUnderstanding the 2-1 buydown and its impact on interest ratesRent vs. mortgage payments and house hackingThe fast-paced negotiation and inspection processImportance of a lender connected to your realtorTime commitment and preparation for the home-buying process

    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 first-timers, one buyer at a time- starting with YOU!

    Visit our Resource Center to "Ask David" AND get your FREE Home Buying Starter Kit!

    David Sidoni, the "How to Buy a Home Guy," is a seasoned real estate professional and consumer advocate with over 18 years of experience helping first-time homebuyers navigate the real estate market. His podcast, "How to Buy a Home," is a trusted resource for anyone looking to buy their first home. It offers expert advice, actionable tips, and inspiring stories from real first-time homebuyers. With a focus on making the home-buying process accessible and understandable, David breaks down complex topics into easy-to-follow steps, covering everything from budgeting and financing to finding the right home and making an offer.

    Subscribe for regular market updates, and leave a review to help us reach more people. Ready for an honest, informed home-buying experience? Viva la Unicorn Revolution - join us!
    If you want to become a First Time Home Buying expert in just 7 days, Sign Up for the FREE Home Buying Starter Kit VIDEO SERIES

    • 31 min
    Ep. 235 - Interview With First-Time Home Buyers - Shopping In Seattle And Buying In Tennessee

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

    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 the unexpected benefits of considering out-of-state options.


    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 first-timers, one buyer at a time- starting with YOU!

    Visit our Resource Center to "Ask David" AND get your FREE Home Buying Starter Kit!

    David Sidoni, the "How to Buy a Home Guy," is a seasoned real estate professional and consumer advocate with over 18 years of experience helping first-time homebuyers navigate the real estate market. His podcast, "How to Buy a Home," is a trusted resource for anyone looking to buy their first home. It offers expert advice, actionable tips, and inspiring stories from real first-time homebuyers. With a focus on making the home-buying process accessible and understandable, David breaks down complex topics into easy-to-follow steps, covering everything from budgeting and financing to finding the right home and making an offer.

    Subscribe for regular market updates, and leave a review to help us reach more people. Ready for an honest, informed home-buying experience? Viva la Unicorn Revolution - join us!

    • 44 min
    Ep. 234 - Interview With Yadi and Victor - Dreamed Of Homeownership And Found A Way

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

    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 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 first-timers, one buyer at a time- starting with YOU!

    Visit our Resource Center to "Ask David" AND get your FREE Home Buying Starter Kit!

    David Sidoni, the "How to Buy a Home Guy," is a seasoned real estate professional and consumer advocate with over 18 years of experience helping first-time homebuyers navigate the real estate market. His podcast, "How to Buy a Home," is a trusted resource for anyone looking to buy their first home. It offers expert advice, actionable tips, and inspiring stories from real first-time homebuyers. With a focus on making the home-buying process accessible and understandable, David breaks down complex topics into easy-to-follow steps, covering everything from budgeting and financing to finding the right home and making an offer.

    Subscribe for regular market updates, and leave a review to help us reach more people. Ready for an honest, informed home-buying experience? Viva la Unicorn Revolution - join us!

    • 34 min
    Ep. 233 - Interview With Stephanie Who Had 200K In Student Loans, And STILL Bought A Home!

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

    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 hurdles, anxiety, and a highly competitive market. Stephanie shares how finding the right people for support and holding on to faith proved vital in her home-buying success.


    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 first-timers, one buyer at a time- starting with YOU!

    Visit our Resource Center to "Ask David" AND get your FREE Home Buying Starter Kit!

    David Sidoni, the "How to Buy a Home Guy," is a seasoned real estate professional and consumer advocate with over 18 years of experience helping first-time homebuyers navigate the real estate market. His podcast, "How to Buy a Home," is a trusted resource for anyone looking to buy their first home. It offers expert advice, actionable tips, and inspiring stories from real first-time homebuyers. With a focus on making the home-buying process accessible and understandable, David breaks down complex topics into easy-to-follow steps, covering everything from budgeting and financing to finding the right home and making an offer.

    Subscribe for regular market updates, and leave a review to help us reach more people. Ready for an honest, informed home-buying experience? Viva la Unicorn Revolution - join us!

    • 36 min
    Ep 232 - Interview With Self Proclaimed “Not Privileged” First-Time Home Buyers

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

    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, and how they trusted their team to guide them towards a successful home purchase.


    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 first-timers, one buyer at a time- starting with YOU!

    Visit our Resource Center to "Ask David" AND get your FREE Home Buying Starter Kit!

    David Sidoni, the "How to Buy a Home Guy," is a seasoned real estate professional and consumer advocate with over 18 years of experience helping first-time homebuyers navigate the real estate market. His podcast, "How to Buy a Home," is a trusted resource for anyone looking to buy their first home. It offers expert advice, actionable tips, and inspiring stories from real first-time homebuyers. With a focus on making the home-buying process accessible and understandable, David breaks down complex topics into easy-to-follow steps, covering everything from budgeting and financing to finding the right home and making an offer.

    Subscribe for regular market updates, and leave a review to help us reach more people. Ready for an honest, informed home-buying experience? Viva la Unicorn Revolution - join us!

    • 48 min

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