How to Buy a Home
Kanaal Besonderhede
How to Buy a Home
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 rent...
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416 episodes
How Will and Annie Bought Without Feeling House Poor (INTERVIEW)
This episode shares the practical story of Will and Annie, first-time buyers in Asheville, NC, who bought a $375K fixer-upper while managing fears of...
Common Questions About Getting a Home Loan
From PMI myths to hard credit pull fears, this listener Q&A episode breaks down the most common first-time homebuyer questions with real math and no f...
Breaking Your Lease (Is It Necessary?)
If you’re stuck in a lease but dreaming about owning a home, this episode shows you how the math may already be on your side. Learn how breaking a lea...
Fall 2026 Housing Market Update - Inventory, Deals, & More
Flat prices, stable rates, rising inventory — this episode reveals why today’s “boring” market is a gift for first-time buyers.
Th...
How to Buy a Home - Step 10: Market Knowledge, Writing Offers, Negotiations
The market changes fast — and most of what you’ve heard about buying a home is already outdated. In this final step of the How to Buy Your First Home...
How to Buy a Home - Step 9: Preparing for a Mortgage
Stop fearing your future mortgage payment — and start preparing for it. In this episode, David Sidoni shows you how to rehearse homeownership before y...
How to Buy a Home - Step 8: Using the Internet to Buy a Home
The internet can be your best resource or your biggest distraction when buying your first home. In this episode, David Sidoni breaks down how to use o...
How to Buy a Home - Step 7: Real Estate Terms & Definitions
A real estate expert breaks down the confusing language of real estate so you can finally understand what lenders, agents, and lawyers are talking abo...
How to Buy a Home - Step 6: Setting Your Home Buying Goals
Why do so many first-time homebuyers end up with regrets? Because they skipped this step. In Step 6 of the How to Buy a Home starter series, David bre...
How to Buy a Home - Step 5: Saving to Buy a House
Think you need 20% down to buy a home? Think again. In Step 5 of the 10-Step How to Buy a Home System, David Sidoni breaks down how much you really ne...
How to Buy a Home - Step 4: Managing Debt
You don’t need to be debt-free to buy a home—this episode shows you how to work smarter with your debt, not fear it.
In today’s ho...
How to Buy a Home - Step 3: Improving Your Credit Score (16 Pro Tips)
Credit scores can make or break your first-home dream — but most of what you’ve heard about them is wrong. In this essential step of the How to Buy a...
How to Buy a Home - Step 2: Realtors & Lenders (Choosing Your Guides)
Choosing the right realtor and lender is the most important decision of your entire home-buying journey. In this foundational step of the How to Buy a...
How to Buy a Home - Step 1: Decide (The Mindset Shift)
Before credit checks, down payments, or Zillow searches — the first step is deciding. In this kickoff to the 10-step Homebuying 101 series, David Sido...
Introduction: How to Buy a Home Starter Series (START HERE)
Welcome to the official starting point of How to Buy a Home.
If you’re ready to stop renting but don’t know where to start, this is your map. In...
INTERVIEW: The Real Value of Buying: What Nick Gained Beyond a Mortgage
Buying a home isn’t just about payments — it’s about building a future.
In this episode, David sits down with Nick, a first-time b...
Replay: Building a Future Through Homeownership – DeShawn’s Story (Ep. 247 Revisited)
We’re revisiting one of the most powerful first-time buyer stories ever shared on the show. DeShawn’s journey from homelessness at 15 to homeowner pro...
Tips & Warnings for First Time Homebuyers in 2025
First-time homebuyers often get stuck in the same myths and mistakes. This episode shares overlooked tips and critical warnings that can protect you a...
INTERVIEW: Apartment to 2-Acre Homestead: Samantha’s First-Time Buyer Story - 396
How one first-time buyer left city renting behind and built her rural dream life — with just 5% down.
Dreaming of wide open space,...
Closing Costs: Why ‘Wait and Save’ Is Costing You in 2025 - 395
Too many renters delay buying because they think they need far more cash than reality. In this updated replay, David Sidoni explains why the “wait and...
The American Dream is Dead - 394
What if everything you were told about homeownership was a lie? This episode breaks down the death of the boomer American Dream — and introduces a sma...
INTERVIEW: "I Should Have Done This Sooner..." - Isaac, the Homebuyer
After years of thinking they weren’t ready, Isaac and his wife realized they’d been holding themselves back for the wrong reasons. In this episode, th...
New Construction vs. Resale: Which Is Right for First-Time Buyers? - 392
Buying your first home? This episode breaks down the new vs. resale debate with clear pros, cons, and strategies to help you make the best choice for...
New Build Inventory & Incentives - 2025 Late Summer Promo - 391
Finally — some good news for first-time homebuyers. Housing supply is rising, interest rates are dipping, and builders are offering real incentives. T...
INTERVIEW: Forced Out Twice, Tim & Vanessa’s Dire Path to Owning - 390
After back-to-back rental letdowns, Tim and Vanessa decided they’d had enough. This episode dives into their journey from frustration to finally buyin...
The Playbook VOL. 2: Your Last Lease Ever - 389
Most renters can buy a home in 12 months or less — if they have the right system. In this episode, David Sidoni reveals the "Last Lease Ever" playbook...
The Playbook VOL. 1: The Rent Replacement Strategy - 388
Winners don’t wait to feel ready. They train. In this episode, you’ll learn how to use the rent replacement strategy to practice homeownership before...
INTERVIEW: 90 Day Homeowner: Tyler & Erin's New Jersey Journey - 387
Think you're years away from buying your first home? You might be closer than you think. In this episode, real-life first-time buyers Tyler and Erin s...
From Rent Hike to Homeowners: Chris & Niki’s Homebuying Win (INTERVIEW) - 386
A couple turns a rent hike into a homeownership strategy, navigating relocation, pregnancy, and smart financial planning to land a 1923 farmhouse in M...
Ultimate Homebuyer Playlist: Labor Day Binge Guide - 385
Overwhelmed by the market? This special Labor Day episode is your cheat code to clarity — a binge guide to six years of first-time homebuyer education...
2025 Crucial Housing Market Shift Pt 3: Rent Math & Buying Power - 384
In the final part of the 2025 Market Shift Update, David Sidoni breaks down why affordability is finally improving — and why old affordability formula...
2025 Crucial Housing Market Shift Pt 2: Sales, Inventory & Affordability - 383
Part two of this special series dives into three critical pieces of the 2025 housing market shift: home sales, inventory, and affordability. David Sid...
2025 Crucial Housing Market Shift Pt 1: Rates - 382
For the first time in over a decade, real change is reshaping the housing market. Prices, inventory, and affordability are shifting in ways that could...
Saving While in Debt: How Much Do First-Time Buyers Really Need in 2025? - 381
Think you can’t buy a home until your debt is gone and your savings are massive? Think again. In this episode, David Sidoni breaks down the real math...
This Should Have Been Impossible - But Rosie Actually Did It (INTERVIEW) - 380
Rosie’s journey proves that even if you start off alone, overwhelmed, or unsure, the right support can change everything. In this episode, you’ll hear...
Airbnb & Vrbo - Are Short Term Rental Properties a Good Idea? - 379
Think buying a short-term rental is the fast track to homeownership? In this episode, David Sidoni unpacks the real math behind Airbnb investing — and...
INTERVIEW: How Bhavik & Suhani Bought in a High-Cost Market - 378
In this episode, David sits down with Bhavik and Suhani, a first-time buyer couple who beat the odds and bought a home in one of the most expensive ma...
Home Buying Checklist Pt 3: Inspection, Closing, and Post-Purchase - 377
In this final part of the Homebuyer Checklist series, David Sidoni covers crucial inspection tips, what to expect at closing, and the smart moves to m...
Home Buying Checklist Pt. 2 – Credit, Loans & More - 376
A rapid-fire guide to the next steps in your homebuying journey, from boosting your credit score to nailing negotiations and knowing exactly what to d...
Buying Your First Home After a Lifetime of Renting (INTERVIEW) - 375
Renee and Tom spent 16 years renting before finally becoming homeowners. In this episode, they share how persistence, education, and the right team he...