Buying your first home as a couple should be exciting—but it can also bring a ton of stress if you're not prepared. In this episode of Everything But Legal Advice, Teagan Jones breaks down the five biggest mistakes couples make when purchasing their first home—and more importantly, how to avoid them.

From avoiding tough money conversations to skipping essential budget planning, Teagan walks you through the real-life pitfalls that can lead to major regrets. You'll learn how to align financial goals with your partner, what kind of budgeting you actually need to do before buying, and why timing your big purchases (like that new car!) matters more than you think.

Whether you're engaged, newly married, or just thinking about taking that big step together, this episode is packed with practical advice to help you and your partner make confident, informed decisions.

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Is now the right time to buy or sell your home? Or should you wait for the market to shift? In this episode of Everything But Legal Advice, host Teagan Jones breaks down the myth of “perfect timing” in real estate. Tune in and get the tools to make confident, informed real estate moves, even when the timing isn’t ideal.

Teagan Jones is a Massachusetts Realtor with Simplify Home Realty, a family law paralegal, and an economics major. She’s passionate about bridging the gap between the hard facts of finance and real estate and the often messy realities of life.

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