Welcome to another episode of Homeschool Podcast! 🎓 Today, we have an absolute gem of a guest—Mary DePaoli, an experienced CPA who’s here to break down everything about buying a home, navigating the complexities of taxes, and securing your financial future! 🏠💼

In this must-watch episode, Mary dives deep into:

What exactly is a CPA, and how can they help you?

The differences between CPAs and tax preparers!

Crucial tax breaks you need to know when buying a home!

Tips for first-time homebuyers to qualify for a loan!

Tax strategies and secrets that can save you THOUSANDS! 💸

The REAL difference between renting and owning!

PLUS, get insider advice for self-employed buyers, understand how to prepare for the loan process, and discover which documents you MUST keep after buying your home.

“When you sit across from someone that has accumulated lots of wealth, 10/15/20/100 million dollars, you wanna know how they got there”. Financial Planner and Principal Ryan Ponsford, co-founder of Akili Capital, gives us a comprehensive rundown of what a financial planner does, how they can help you, and why so many people are hesitant to seek advice. Be sure to like and subscribe if you love this content! You can also check us out on Spotify, Apple Podcast, Google Podcast and more!

“The number one big ticket item is the kitchen. Everyone walks in and you look to the kitchen”. Appraiser Graham Ferguson, owner of First Class Appraisals, gives us an insightful overview of the home appraisal process, what to look out for, and why it matters.

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“You have to assume that everyone’s kind of out for you”. Mike Rose gives us a brutally honest rundown of what construction contractors do, their role in the homebuying process, and things you should look out for. Full episode on our YouTube Channel. You can also check us out on Spotify, Apple Podcast, Google Podcast and more!

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