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Podcast: How to Buy a Home: The #1 First Time Home Buyer Podcast
Episode: First Time Home Buyer: From Daunted to Done—Elizabeth’s Ohio Story (INTERVIEW) - 433
Description: Elizabeth turned fear into confidence, buying her first home at 26 in Ohio with smart strategy, a DIY mindset, and just 5% down. When Elizabeth first reached out, she described the homebuying process as "daunting" and didn’t want to get screwed. But just a few months later, she and her husband closed on a $164K home in Ohio — fully prepped, budget-savvy, and calm under pressure. In this episode, she walks through every step: from tackling a floor renovation herself to choosing an ARM loan and why she only put 5% down, even with 20% in savings. If you’re a fi...