How to Buy a Home
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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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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...
Renting to Role Model: A Single Mom's Homebuying Journey (INTERVIEW) - 374
Discover how a single mom in Long Island went from a decade of renting to owning her first home. This inspiring replay episode of HBH shares the story...
Home Buying Checklist Pt. 1 - Home Shopping, Financing, & More - 373
A rapid-fire guide for first-time homebuyers covering the four pillars of buying a home: shopping, financing, negotiating, and inspections. These batt...
Brittany & Fred's 3% Down Success Story - INTERVIEW - 372
First-time buyers Brittany and Fred from Dallas, TX, prove you don’t need 20% down to buy a home. With expert guidance from their unicorn realtor, the...
Top Budgeting Apps for First Time Home Buyers in 2025 - 371
Learn how to budget smarter, not harder, with proven strategies and the best budgeting apps for first-time buyers in 2025. From his in-depth research,...
The Truth About Tax Breaks for First-Time Buyers - INTERVIEW - 370
What’s the SEMOP—and Why Self-Employed Buyers Need It (Click the link to learn about a free consultation)
If you’re self-employed...
INTERVIEW: From Fear to First Home - How Regina Bought Solo in Her 40s - 369
Think you missed your chance to buy a home because you're over 40 and buying solo? Think again. In this episode, David Sidoni talks with Regina, a fir...
The Truth About Renting: What You’re Really Paying For - INTERVIEW - 368
Renting isn't a waste, but long-term ownership could save you millions—here’s how to tell when it’s time to make the shift.
In th...
Why Financial Advisors Can’t Help You Buy a Home - INTERVIEW - 367
Discover why most financial advisors aren't trained—or even allowed—to guide you through the biggest wealth-building decision of your life: buying a h...
“Not Ready” to Homeowners: Sergio & Ali’s Journey Past Imposter Syndrome - INTERVIEW - 366
Think you’re not ready to buy a home? Think again. In this episode, David reconnects with Sergio and Ali — real buyers who once believed they weren’t...
Homebuying Feels Impossible in 2025: Here’s How to Find Your First Step - 365
Let’s be real—trying to buy your first home in 2025 feels overwhelming. This episode gives you the truth about where to begin, why generic advice won’...