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

Trying to buy your first house in 2026? Start at Episode 400 to start the trusted 10 Steps for Buying Your First Home. This system has helped thousands of renters across the United States say goodbye to their landlords and navigate the 2026 housing market.How to Buy a Home is proud to be the #1 Podcast for First Time Homebuyers across the nation since 2019. Hosted by veteran realtor and 20 year consumer advocate for first time home buyers, David Sidoni, this podcast features expert insights, up to

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28:59

Effective Solutions to Get UNSTUCK - First Time...

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2026/04/10

This episode breaks down how first-time buyers can use retirement funds and adjust savings strategies to make a home purchase possible in a high-cost market.Many first-time buyers feel like they’ve done everything right—saving, budgeting, and contributing to retirement—yet still feel priced out of the market. This episode continues the real-world example by exploring two advanced strategies: using a 401(k) for a down payment and adjusting ongoing savings contributions.Instead of treating retirement

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28:28

Putting a Plan into Action - First Time Homebuyers...

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2026/04/07

This episode walks through a real first-time homebuyer strategy in a high-cost market, showing how complex the numbers and decisions can get—and why having the right guidance matters.Most first-time buyers feel stuck when they look at today’s housing costs. High prices, rising rates, and confusing math make the process feel out of reach. This episode takes a different approach. Instead of just explaining theory, it shows what happens when real buyers put a plan into action.This example builds on the

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45:24

Scouting Home Listings Like a Pro - First Time...

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2026/04/03

Most first-time buyers scroll listings without realizing how much critical information they’re missing. This episode breaks down how to analyze home listings like a professional — uncovering hidden signals, pricing clues, and negotiation opportunities that can save you thousands.Most first-time buyers scroll listings without knowing how to read them correctly. This episode shows you how to analyze listings like a professional by spotting pricing clues, hidden risks, and negotiation opportunities

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62:46

First Time Homebuyer: "The Freak in the Sheets" -...

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2026/04/01

A first-time buyer shares the exact mindset shift and lessons that took him from renting with no plan to confidently owning his first home.Cole went from renting with no direction to buying his first home at 29. In this episode, he explains how education, the right realtor, and a shift in thinking about rent vs. ownership changed everything.This is a real look at what first-time buyers don’t know—and how learning the process turns uncertainty into confidence.“All your money goes poof when you’re

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23:32

How the Iran War and Oil Crisis Impacts First Time...

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2026/03/30

Concerned about rising rates and global headlines making homebuying feel impossible?Mortgage rates just jumped, and headlines are making the housing market feel unpredictable again. Most buyers assume that means the opportunity is gone — but that’s not what’s actually happening. This episode breaks down how global events are influencing affordability in real time. More importantly, it shows where a new, less obvious opportunity may be forming for buyers who understand the shift.HighlightsWhy did

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39:23

Balancing Debt and Saving in 2026 - First Time...

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2026/03/27

Think debt is stopping you from buying a home? This episode shows why that belief is wrong—and what to do instead.Many first-time buyers feel stuck due to debt, inflation, and uncertainty in today’s housing market.This episode breaks down why debt is not the barrier most people believe it is and how a clear plan changes everything. Instead of waiting for the “perfect” time, buyers can use today’s slower market and increased inventory to their advantage. The real risk is not debt—it’s delaying your

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43:39

This ONE Myth is Killing First Time Homebuyers in 2026

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2026/03/23

PMI isn’t a financial mistake—it’s a strategic tool that can help first-time buyers enter the market sooner and start building wealth.For decades, first-time buyers have been told to avoid PMI and wait until they have 20% down—but that advice no longer fits today’s market. Rising rent costs and home prices have made saving that much increasingly unrealistic, keeping many buyers stuck on the sidelines.This episode breaks down what PMI actually is and why it exists, helping you separate fact from

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42:20

First Time Homebuyers: Why Would You Buy a House 10...

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2026/03/19

Buying a home never happens at the “perfect time.” In this episode, a young family shares how they navigated distance, pregnancy, and closing delays—and what first-time buyers can learn about planning, choosing the right team, and staying flexible.Most first-time buyers wait for the “right time” to buy a home—but this story proves that moment rarely exists.Kyle and Carla bought their first home while living two hours away from their target area, all while Carla was in her third trimester—and even

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50:18

How to Win a Bidding War as a First Time Homebuyer -...

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2026/03/17

Bidding wars are back in 2026—and first-time buyers are feeling the pressure. This episode breaks down 50 expert strategies to help you compete, win, and avoid overpaying in a competitive housing market.Bidding wars are happening again in many parts of the country. Low inventory is bringing multiple buyers to the same homes, and first-time buyers need a plan.This episode walks through 50 strategies to help you compete without overpaying. It explains how real estate deals work, why every situation is

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43:56

How First Time Homebuyers Can Sleep Better About...

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2026/03/13

High rates and high prices feel overwhelming, but this episode explains how first-time buyers can reduce money stress, build stronger habits, and explore creative ways to buy in today’s market.David talks with Andrew Giancola about the financial habits and mindset shifts that help buyers make smarter homebuying decisions, starting with emergency savings and the “Sleep Well At Night” number. The conversation moves through practical budgeting methods, why time matters so much for younger buyers, and

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49:06

Rent vs Buy in 2026: Are First Time Homebuyers Crazy?

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2026/03/11

Most rent vs. buy calculators leave out critical variables that can change the outcome of the decision. In this episode, David explains why the common formulas many renters rely on are incomplete and how to evaluate the decision using a more realistic financial framework.The rent vs. buy debate is everywhere, but many of the calculators people rely on oversimplify the math. In this episode, David explains why comparing rent to a mortgage payment alone often leads to the wrong conclusion. He breaks

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31:41

First-Time Homebuyer: “I Changed My Mind…” Then...

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2026/03/06

Many first-time buyers delay reaching out because they think they aren’t ready yet. In this episode, a recent homeowner shares how starting the conversation earlier could have saved him time and stress — and why preparation is the biggest advantage a buyer can have.John recently purchased a home in New Jersey, but his journey actually started a year earlier when he first reached out for help. At the time, he didn’t respond because he thought he wasn’t ready and didn’t want to waste anyone’s

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30:59

8 First Time Homebuyer Questions Answered (March 2026)

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2026/03/04

Mortgage rates have dropped below 6% and inventory is shifting, so David Sidoni answers eight of the most common questions first-time buyers are asking about today’s housing market.Mortgage rates have recently dropped to 5.99%, the lowest level seen since August 2022. Current housing data also shows 44% more sellers than buyers, creating potential leverage for buyers in many markets. In this episode, David Sidoni answers eight of the most common questions first-time homebuyers are asking about

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44:24

First Time Homebuyers: Buy or Wait in 2026? (March...

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2026/03/02

Home sales dropped 8.4%, rates are near 6%, and first-time buyer participation just jumped back to 31%—here’s what the January 2026 housing data actually means if you’re trying to buy your first home.This episode breaks down the January 2026 housing market data and what it means for first-time homebuyers right now. You’ll hear how national sales, regional splits, inventory shortages, and mortgage rates are shaping today’s opportunities—and why the long-awaited “crash” still isn’t showing up in the

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32:32

First Time Homebuyer: Lewisville, KY Homeowner in...

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2026/02/27

Think you’re not ready to buy a home yet? Kennedy started with $8,000 saved and no clear plan — and five months later, she closed on a $300,000 home. Here’s how education, the right team, and a focused savings strategy made it happen.Kennedy didn’t think she was ready to buy. She had $8,000 saved and just wanted information. Five months later, she closed on a $300,000 home in Louisville. In this episode, she shares how connecting with the right lender and “unicorn realtor” helped her create a clear

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80:41

Exposing Housing Corruption + Why a Housing Crash Is...

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2026/02/25

Mortgage rates aren’t falling the way buyers expect—and this interview breaks down why “waiting for a crash” may backfire, plus what realistic first-time buyer strategies still work in today’s market.Zachary Foust explains why mortgage rates haven’t followed Fed cuts the way people assume, and how bond investors, inflation risk, and the mortgage-to-bond “spread” affect what buyers actually pay. He argues a 2008-style housing crash is unlikely without a major inventory surge, and that the kind of

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57:41

First Time Homebuyer Lending Options 2026: How to...

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2026/02/23

Think you need to wait until you’re “ready” to talk to a lender? Think again. In this episode, David sits down with expert lender Kelly Cort to explain why early conversations — even a year or two in advance — can save you time, money, and stress. If you’re serious about buying a home, this is the episode that could change your entire timeline.Most first-time buyers delay talking to a lender because they think they’re not ready — not enough savings, credit isn’t perfect, or they’re “just

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57:25

First Time Homebuyers: Buying a 5 Bedroom Under 600k...

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2026/02/20

Check out our updated 2026 First Time Homebuyer's Episode Guide - Over 100 of our BEST Episodes of Detailed Homebuying Knowledge, Interviews, and MORE! Connect with meto find a trusted realtor in your area or to answer your burning questions!Subscribe to our YouTube Channel @HowToBuyaHomeInstagram@HowtoBuyAHomePodcastTik Tok@HowToBuyAHomeVisit 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

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34:40

First Time Homebuyer's 2026 Essential Checklist Pt. 4...

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2026/02/18

Learn the essential “last-mile” steps that prevent closing-day surprises—and how to use your first home as the foundation for smarter next-move planning.This final installment of the 2026 first-time homebuyer checklist breaks down what really happens between offer acceptance and getting your keys—especially the details that tend to blindside buyers in the last week before closing. You’ll learn why the closing date should be treated as a moving target, what to handle early (like utilities and mail),

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33:51

First Time Homebuyers: How Emily and Patrick Bought...

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2026/02/16

Emily and Patrick share how they went from a cramped $2,400/month one-bedroom rental to owning a 1,400 sq ft Southern California townhome by trusting the numbers, timing the market, and staying organized through the entire process.After renting for years and assuming Southern California homeownership would be out of reach, Emily and Patrick learned their buying power by working through their numbers with a lender and adjusting their price bracket strategically. They toured roughly a dozen homes, hit

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