How to Buy a Home is here to change the game for first-time buyers. Can I really buy a home? How much do I need? Where do I start? The real estate industry overlooks first-time buyers, leaving them with myths, bad advice, and roadblocks. Real estate expert David Sidoni has spent 20 years helping renters become homeowners, coaching thousands across the country. Get real answers, insider strategies, and success stories from buyers just like you. Homeownership might be closer than you think. Let’s get you there.
Renee and Tom spent 16 years renting before finally becoming homeowners. In this episode, they share how persistence, education, and the right team helped them turn skepticism into success.
After 16 years in the same rental, Renee and Tom were told they had to move. For Tom, buying a home seemed impossible at 60, especially with some credit bruises. But Renee had a different vision. Known as the "Research Goddess," she dove into...
Discover how a single mom in Long Island went from a decade of renting to owning her first home. This inspiring replay episode of HBH shares the story of perseverance, preparation, and the power of a trusted real estate team.
In this replay of episode 265, David Sidoni sits down with Vayola, a single mother who never thought homeownership was possible in her expensive Long Island market. Determined to set an example for her teen...
A rapid-fire guide for first-time homebuyers covering the four pillars of buying a home: shopping, financing, negotiating, and inspections. These battle-tested tips will help you shop smarter, secure better financing, negotiate stronger offers, and protect yourself during inspections.
In this episode, David Sidoni delivers a fast-paced, no-fluff cheat sheet for first-time homebuyers who want to cut through confusion and act with...
First-time buyers Brittany and Fred from Dallas, TX, prove you don’t need 20% down to buy a home. With expert guidance from their unicorn realtor, they navigated a seller lease-back, chose a 3% down conventional loan, and moved into their dream home — all while raising their 7-month-old daughter.
In this inspiring episode, David Sidoni chats with Brittany and Fred, a young family who just purchased their first home in Dallas. Th...
Learn how to budget smarter, not harder, with proven strategies and the best budgeting apps for first-time buyers in 2025. From his in-depth research, David shares the top five budgeting apps tailored for home purchase planning in 2025, plus two bonus tools for spreadsheet lovers and detail-oriented planners. Along the way, he warns against predatory financial service companies and common app pitfalls that could cost you more in th...
What’s the SEMOP—and Why Self-Employed Buyers Need It (Click the link to learn about a free consultation)
If you’re self-employed and planning to buy a home, understanding how lenders view your income can be a major hurdle. That’s where the Self-Employed Mortgage Optimization Plan (SEMOP) comes in. Created by CPA Dan Mullen, SEMOP is designed to help entrepreneurs, freelancers, and independent contractors present their finances ...
Think you missed your chance to buy a home because you're over 40 and buying solo? Think again. In this episode, David Sidoni talks with Regina, a first-time buyer in her 40s who overcame relocation, job uncertainty, and years of doubt to become a homeowner in just two months. Her story is a masterclass in late-stage first-time homebuying—especially for single women ready to take the leap alone.
Renting isn't a waste, but long-term ownership could save you millions—here’s how to tell when it’s time to make the shift.
In this episode, David Sidoni continues with Part 2 of his interview with Dan and Brady Mullen, authors of Real Decisions, to break down the real financial impact of renting versus owning. You’ll learn how to zoom out beyond monthly costs, understand the long-term wealth gap, and see why the first yea...
Discover why most financial advisors aren't trained—or even allowed—to guide you through the biggest wealth-building decision of your life: buying a home. Author and former financial advisor Brady Mullen joins CPA Dan Mullen to explain how real estate plays a critical role in long-term wealth, and why it’s often ignored by the people we trust for financial advice.
Think you’re not ready to buy a home? Think again. In this episode, David reconnects with Sergio and Ali — real buyers who once believed they weren’t ready. Their story reveals how fear and misinformation almost delayed their homeownership journey, and how the right support helped them succeed.
Imposter syndrome is one of the biggest hidden obstacles facing first-time buyers. Sergio and Ali didn’t think they were ready to buy a ...
Let’s be real—trying to buy your first home in 2025 feels overwhelming. This episode gives you the truth about where to begin, why generic advice won’t work, and how to find your actual first step based on your situation.
If you’re feeling stuck, skeptical, or straight-up discouraged about buying a home in 2025—you’re not wrong. Rates are high, affordability is brutal, and ...
High interest rates aren’t your biggest obstacle — fear and bad advice are. In this episode, David Sidoni shows you how to win anyway.
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If you’re waiting on mortgage rates to drop before you buy a home, you may be setting yourself up to lose thousands. This episode breaks down the real math of affordability — and why obsessing over interest rates could cost you far more than you think. David walks through the truth behind...
Think you’re too young or unqualified to buy a home? Meet Ella and Mitchell. At just 19, Ella swapped a cramped $1,500/month apartment for a 3-bedroom home on 1.3 acres — and they did it in under a week. This episode proves it’s possible, even when you think it’s not.
Ella and her boyfriend Mitchell were renting young, paying more than they liked, and doubting homeownership...
Can you really buy a $400,000 home on your own with just $12,000? In this episode, David interviews Carrie, a single elder millennial who didn’t think homeownership was possible… until it was. Hear her story of belief, flexibility, and what it really takes to make your homebuying goals happen — even when the system feels stacked against you.
This episode is an inspiring, eye-opening interview with Carrie, a self-described elde...
Mortgage rates are dropping — so why are buyers still stuck on the sidelines? This episode breaks down the latest market update with July 2025 data, unpacking how inflation, job reports, and interest rate speculation are shaping first-time buyer behavior.
In this episode, David delivers a critical market update recorded just after the July 4th weekend in 2025. Despite a notable drop in mortgage rates — the fifth consecu...
Looking for the perfect binge-listen while road tripping this summer? In this special Independence Day episode, David Sidoni shares the ultimate guide to navigating 360+ episodes of How to Buy a Home. Whether you’re brand new or halfway through your buying prep, this episode will help you pinpoint exactly which episodes to queue up next.
It’s a holiday weekend and David Sid...
The final four questions from the 20 most-asked by first-time buyers — including real-life success stories and crucial myths to stop believing now.
In this episode, David Sidoni closes out the 7-part series on the 20 most common questions from first-time homebuyers. Questions 17 through 20 tackle some of the biggest decision points in the journey: What type of property is best for you? Are HOAs really that bad? Who actually pays...
Think you're too young or not ready to buy a home? Meet Allison and Mitchel — 22 and 24 years old — who went from renters to owning a duplex in just six weeks. With only $12,000 in closing costs, their story proves it’s not just possible — it’s smart.
In this inspiring episode, David interviews Allison and Mitchel, a young Ohio couple who defied the odds and bought a duplex at just 22 and 24 years old. With the help of a unicorn...
Think owning a home will bring surprise expenses that wreck your budget? This episode breaks down exactly what you’ll pay—and why it’s not as scary as you’ve heard.
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In this myth-busting continuation of the 20 Most Fr...
Most first-time buyers lose out because they’re not ready to act—this episode shows you exactly how to prepare before the home even hits your inbox. Too many buyers start shopping before they’re ready to offer—and it costs them. In ...
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