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Podcast: How to Buy a Home: The #1 First Time Home Buyer Podcast
Episode: How a Drama Teacher Bought a Home Solo (INTERVIEW) - 351
Description: This first-time buyer went from $0 savings and defaulted student loans to buying a $170K home on a teacher’s salary—here’s how she did it. In this inspiring episode, David interviews Claudia, a middle school drama teacher who beat the odds to become a homeowner by 35. Starting with zero savings and a credit report dominated by student loan defaults, Claudia mapped out a three-year plan and stuck to it. She shares honest insights into her process—from budgeting and saving to navigating inspections, utilizing down payment assistance, and finding the right home. Claudia’s story proves that time, planning...