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Podcast: How to Buy a Home: The #1 First Time Home Buyer Podcast
Episode: Home Buying Checklist Pt. 2 – Credit, Loans & More - 376
Description: 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 do after your offer is accepted. In Part 2 of the 2025 Ultimate Homebuying Checklist, David Sidoni delivers another round of actionable, must-know tips to help first-time homebuyers prepare for their purchase — even in today’s stalled summer market. Building on Part 1 (Episode 373), this episode dives into five critical areas: credit score preparation, neighborhood sleuthing, loan and financing strategy, negotiation tactics, and your immediate to-dos after an offer is accepted. Learn how to check...