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Podcast: How to Buy a Home: The #1 First Time Home Buyer Podcast
Episode: First Time Homebuyer's 2026 Essential Checklist Pt. 2 - Shopping for a Home - 449
Description: Part 2 of the 2026 essential checklist shows first time homebuyers how to research neighborhoods, tour homes strategically, and protect themselves while shopping in today’s weird housing market. This episode jumps from planning into the “fun stuff”: a practical checklist for researching neighborhoods and shopping for homes like a pro instead of a scrolling-Zillow zombie. You’ll learn how to use tools like Google Maps, Street View, WalkScore, crime maps, school ratings, zoning plans, and even old-school paper maps to understand a community before you ever step inside a house. David then walks through smart touring s...