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How to Buy a Home: The #1 First Time Home Buyer Podcast

Trying to buy your first house in 2026? Start at Episode 400 to start the trusted 10 Steps for Buying Your First Home. This system has helped thousands of renters across the United States say goodbye to their landlords and navigate the 2026 housing market.How to Buy a Home is proud to be the #1 Podcast for First Time Homebuyers across the nation since 2019. Hosted by veteran realtor and 20 year consumer advocate for first time home buyers, David Sidoni, this podcast features expert insights, up to date real estate forecasts, and hundreds of interviews with real first time homebuyers so you can learn from...

Scouting Home Listings Like a Pro - First Time Homebuyers Guide (2026)

45 mins; April 03, 2026

First Time Homebuyer: "The Freak in the Sheets" - Buying with an Aerospace Engineer (INTERVIEW)

62 hours 46 mins; April 01, 2026

How the Iran War and Oil Crisis Impacts First Time Homebuyers (April 2026 Market Update)

23 mins; March 30, 2026

Balancing Debt and Saving in 2026 - First Time Homebuyer's Guide - 465

39 mins; March 27, 2026

This ONE Myth is Killing First Time Homebuyers in 2026 - 464

43 mins; March 23, 2026

First Time Homebuyers: Why Would You Buy a House 10 Months Pregnant??? (INTERVIEW) - 463

42 mins; March 19, 2026

How to Win a Bidding War as a First Time Homebuyer - 50 Expert Tips (Spring 2026) - 462

50 mins; March 17, 2026

How First Time Homebuyers Can Sleep Better Buying a Home (Andrew Giancola INTERVIEW) - 461

43 mins; March 13, 2026

Rent vs Buy in 2026: Are First Time Homebuyers Crazy? - 460

49 mins; March 11, 2026

First-Time Homebuyer: “I Changed My Mind…” Then Bought a Home With Under $3K Down (INTERVIEW) - 459

31 mins; March 06, 2026

8 First Time Homebuyer Questions Answered (March 2026) - 458

30 mins; March 04, 2026

First Time Homebuyers: Buy or Wait in 2026? (March Housing Market Update) - 457

44 mins; March 02, 2026

First Time Homebuyer: Lewisville, KY Homeowner in Under 5 Months - 456

32 mins; February 27, 2026

Exposing Housing Corruption + Why a Housing Crash Is Unlikely in 2026 (EXPERT INTERVIEW ft. Zachary Foust) - 455

80 hours 41 mins; February 25, 2026

First Time Homebuyer Lending Options 2026: How to Find the Best Deal when Shopping for a Mortgage (Interview) - 454

57 mins; February 23, 2026

First Time Homebuyers: Buying a 5 Bedroom Under 600k with 3% Down - and Twins On the Way! (INTERVIEW) - 453

57 mins; February 20, 2026

First Time Homebuyer's 2026 Essential Checklist Pt. 4 - Closing and Beyond - 452

34 mins; February 18, 2026

First Time Homebuyers: How Emily and Patrick Bought an $830,000 Southern California Townhome (Interview) - 451

33 mins; February 16, 2026

First Time Homebuyer's 2026 Essential Checklist Pt. 3 - Negotiations & Home Inspections - 450

38 mins; February 13, 2026

First Time Homebuyer's 2026 Essential Checklist Pt. 2 - Shopping for a Home - 449

29 mins; February 11, 2026

First Time Homebuyer: Buying in California with Three People (Interview) - 448

31 mins; February 09, 2026

First Time Homebuyer: Buying in California with Three People (Interview)

43 mins; February 09, 2026

First Time Homebuyer Tax Strategy to Qualify for a Better Mortgage (Interview w/ Dan Mullen, CPA) - 447

43 mins; February 06, 2026

First Time Homebuyer's 2026 Essential Checklist Pt. 1 - Getting Started - 446

30 mins; February 04, 2026

First Time Homebuyers: Under Contract in Under 1 Week (Interview) - 445

22 mins; February 02, 2026

February 2026 is a Buyers Market - What First Time Homebuyers Need to Know - 444

52 mins; January 30, 2026

First Time Homebuyer FAQ: What Can I Actually Afford in 2026? - 443

33 mins; January 28, 2026

First Time Homebuyers: John & Chrissy Buy After 2 DECADES as Renters (Interview) - 442

46 mins; January 26, 2026

First Time Homebuyer Playbook (Part 2): 2026 Last Lease Ever - 441

34 mins; January 23, 2026

First Time Homebuyer Playbook (Part 1): Rent Replacement Strategy 2026 - 440

26 mins; January 21, 2026

First Time Homebuyer: Why Abigail Broke Her Lease and Bought in 90 Days - 439

38 mins; January 19, 2026

First Time Homebuyer FAQ: How Much Are Closing Costs in 2026? - 438

37 mins; January 15, 2026

First Time Homebuyer FAQ: What Is a Unicorn Realtor? - 437

29 mins; January 13, 2026

20 Questions First Time Home Buyers MUST ASK Finding a Realtor in 2026 - 436

34 mins; January 10, 2026

2026 Ultimate First Time Homebuyer Guide: What's Next for Housing? (Forecast, Predictions & Tips to Prepare) - 435

32 mins; January 01, 2026

2026 Ultimate First Time Homebuyer Guide: Homebuying Walkthrough (Step by Step) - 434

34 mins; December 29, 2025

First Time Home Buyer: From Daunted to Done—Elizabeth’s Ohio Story (INTERVIEW) - 433

38 mins; December 26, 2025

Need a Place to Start in 2026? | First Time Homebuyer Episode Guide - 432

19 mins; December 22, 2025

First-Time Home Buyer: Closing on a New Build in Under 30 Days (INTERVIEW) - 431

42 mins; December 19, 2025

First Time Homebuyer: Escaping $3K/Month Crushing Rent With Just $12K Down (INTERVIEW) - 430

38 mins; December 17, 2025

First Time Homebuyer: 3 Years Later... Does Saly Regret Buying Her First Home? (INTERVIEW) - 429

44 mins; December 15, 2025

First-Time Home Buyer: Single Mom Buys $530K Home with Just $17K (INTERVIEW) - 428

29 mins; December 12, 2025

First-Time Homebuyer at 36: Eve’s Story of Timing and Trust (INTERVIEW) - 427

30 mins; December 10, 2025

Lowering Your Down Payment – Financially Prepare to Buy Your First Home – Pt. 7 - 426

30 mins; December 08, 2025

First Time Home Buyer: How a Single Mom Bought with a ZERO Down Payment USDA Loan (INTERVIEW) - 425

52 mins; December 06, 2025

First Time Home Buyers: Chloe & Eduardo Close on a Home (INTERVIEW) - 424

53 mins; December 05, 2025

Using Your 401(k) - Financially Prepare to Buy Your First Home - Pt. 6 - 423

32 mins; December 01, 2025

2025 Episode Guide: For First Time Homebuyers - 422

14 mins; November 26, 2025

First Time Homebuyer Down Payment Strategy in 2025: Assistance, Savings, and Family Support - 421

32 mins; November 24, 2025

Managing Student Debt - Financially Prepare to Buy Your First Home - Pt. 5 - 420

24 mins; November 21, 2025

Cut Big Costs - Financially Prepare to Buy Your First Home - Pt. 4 - 419

18 mins; November 20, 2025

2026 Housing Market Predictions (and What 2025 Taught First Time Home Buyers) - 418

83 hours 55 mins; November 17, 2025

8 Critical Tips – Financially Prepare to Buy Your First Home - Pt. 3 - 417

29 mins; November 14, 2025

The Best Budgeting Apps - Financially Prepare to Buy Your First Home - Pt. 2 - (Replay of Ep. 371) - 416

29 mins; November 12, 2025

How To: Financially Prepare to Buy Your First House - Pt. 1 - 415

24 mins; November 10, 2025

First Time Homebuyers: Buying Without Feeling House Poor (INTERVIEW) - 414

47 mins; November 07, 2025

Common Questions About Getting Your First Home Loan - 413

33 mins; November 05, 2025

Breaking Your Lease (Is It Necessary?) - First Time Home Buying - 412

25 mins; November 03, 2025

Fall 2026 First Time Home Buyer Market Update - Inventory, Deals, & More - 411

39 mins; October 31, 2025

How to Buy a Home - Step 10: Market Knowledge, Writing Offers, Negotiations - 410

21 mins; October 29, 2025

How to Buy a Home - Step 9: Preparing for a Mortgage - 409

13 mins; October 27, 2025

How to Buy a Home - Step 8: Using the Internet to Buy a Home - 408

9 mins; October 24, 2025

How to Buy a Home - Step 7: Real Estate Terms & Definitions - 407

8 mins; October 22, 2025

How to Buy a Home - Step 6: Setting Your Home Buying Goals - 406

34 mins; October 20, 2025

How to Buy a Home - Step 5: Saving to Buy a House - 405

56 mins; October 17, 2025

How to Buy a Home - Step 4: Managing Debt - 404

50 mins; October 15, 2025

How to Buy a Home - Step 3: Improving Your Credit Score (16 Pro Tips) - 403

39 mins; October 13, 2025

How to Buy a Home - Step 2: Realtors & Lenders (Choosing Your Guides) - 402

52 mins; October 10, 2025

How to Buy a Home - Step 1: Decide (The Mindset Shift) - 401

20 mins; October 08, 2025

How to Buy Your First Home - Introduction (START HERE) - 400

20 mins; October 06, 2025

INTERVIEW: The Real Value of Buying Your First House: What Nick Gained Beyond a Mortgage

42 mins; October 03, 2025

Replay: Building a Future Through Homeownership – DeShawn’s Story (Ep. 247 Revisited) - 398

37 mins; October 01, 2025

Tips & Warnings for First Time Homebuyers in 2025 - 397

14 mins; September 29, 2025

INTERVIEW: Apartment to 2-Acre Homestead: Samantha’s First-Time Buyer Story - 396

46 mins; September 27, 2025

Closing Costs: Why ‘Wait and Save’ Is Costing First Time Homebuyers in 2025 - 395

41 mins; September 24, 2025

The American Dream is Dead (First Time Home Buyers Be Warned) - 394

32 mins; September 22, 2025

INTERVIEW: "I Should Have Done This Sooner..." - Isaac, the First Time Homebuyer - 393

39 mins; September 19, 2025

New Construction vs. Resale: Which Is Right for First-Time Buyers? - 392

39 mins; September 17, 2025

New Build Inventory & Incentives - 2025 Late Summer Promo - 391

21 mins; September 15, 2025

INTERVIEW: Forced Out Twice, Tim & Vanessa’s Dire Path to Owning - 390

36 mins; September 12, 2025

The Playbook VOL. 2: Your Last Lease Ever - 389

29 mins; September 10, 2025

The Playbook VOL. 1: The Rent Replacement Strategy - 388

19 mins; September 08, 2025

INTERVIEW: 90 Day Homeowner: Tyler & Erin's New Jersey Journey - 387

38 mins; September 05, 2025

From Rent Hike to Homeowners: Chris & Niki’s Homebuying Win (INTERVIEW) - 386

47 mins; September 03, 2025

Ultimate Homebuyer Playlist: Labor Day Binge Guide - 385

23 mins; August 29, 2025

2025 Crucial Housing Market Shift Pt 3: Rent Math & Buying Power - 384

36 mins; August 27, 2025

2025 Crucial Housing Market Shift Pt 2: Sales, Inventory & Affordability - 383

42 mins; August 26, 2025

2025 Crucial Housing Market Shift Pt 1: Rates - 382

33 mins; August 25, 2025

Saving While in Debt: How Much Do First-Time Buyers Really Need in 2025? - 381

38 mins; August 22, 2025

This Should Have Been Impossible - But Rosie Actually Did It (INTERVIEW) - 380

52 mins; August 20, 2025

Airbnb & Vrbo - Are Short Term Rental Properties a Good Idea? - 379

20 mins; August 18, 2025

INTERVIEW: How Bhavik & Suhani Bought in a High-Cost Market - 378

26 mins; August 15, 2025

Home Buying Checklist Pt 3: Inspection, Closing, and Post-Purchase - 377

27 mins; August 13, 2025

Home Buying Checklist Pt. 2 – Credit, Loans & More - 376

29 mins; August 11, 2025

Buying Your First Home After a Lifetime of Renting (INTERVIEW) - 375

40 mins; August 08, 2025

Renting to Role Model: A Single Mom's Homebuying Journey (INTERVIEW) - 374

46 mins; August 06, 2025

Home Buying Checklist Pt. 1 - Home Shopping, Financing, & More - 373

33 mins; August 04, 2025

Brittany & Fred's 3% Down Success Story - INTERVIEW - 372

39 mins; August 01, 2025

Top Budgeting Apps for First Time Home Buyers in 2025 - 371

29 mins; July 30, 2025

The Truth About Tax Breaks for First-Time Buyers - INTERVIEW - 370

62 hours 7 mins; July 28, 2025

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