The First Home Playbook

If buying your first home is something you want to do within the next 12 months, the work starts well before you begin scrolling property listings or walking through open homes.

So, knowing what I know now after almost two decades working across finance and property, what would I start doing today?

From listening to this podcast episode, you'll learn:

The 7 things I would focus on if I wanted to buy my first home within the next 12 months

Why getting clear on your intention and strategy should come before you start house hunting

How getting on top of your money, savings, credit and debt can help you prepare financially for homeownership

Plus, why building the right team, educating yourself and taking consistent action can make such a difference to your home buying journey

 This is a good one - I can't wait for you to get these goodies!!

👉🏽 Want more support? 
If you’d like support with your journey into home owership, you'll find so much support, resources and practical guidence inside my online education course The First Home Finance Formula.

Inside the program I walk you through both the finance and the feelings - giving you tools and strategies to powerfully navigate the finance process and emotional rollercoaster that many first home buyers find themselves in. You also get access to live monthly coaching - it's amazing! Learn more here

➡️ Let's Connect! 
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Get tools, guides & support: www.jaleesapaine.com 


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You’ve found a property you love. It ticks the boxes, you can imagine yourself living there, and now comes the big question - what do you offer?

The asking price can give you information, but it shouldn’t automatically decide your offer number.

From listening to this podcast episode, you'll learn:

The 5 things to consider before making an offer on a property

Why recent comparable sales matter - and why you need to compare like for like

How the condition of the property and your own numbers should influence what you’re prepared to pay

Plus, why deciding your number before negotiations begin can help you avoid getting caught up in the pressure of trying to win the property

👉🏽 Want more support? 
If you’d like support with your journey into home owership, you'll find so much support, resources and practical guidence inside my online education course The First Home Finance Formula.

Inside the program I walk you through both the finance and the feelings - giving you tools and strategies to powerfully navigate the finance process and emotional rollercoaster that many first home buyers find themselves in. You also get access to live monthly coaching - it's amazing! Learn more here

➡️ Let's Connect! 
Follow me on Instagram: @jaleesapaine
Get tools, guides & support: www.jaleesapaine.com 


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Walking into an open home can feel intimidating when it seems like everyone else knows exactly what they’re doing.

But you don’t need to know everything. You just need to know what to ask.

From listening to this podcast episode, you'll learn:

The 5 questions I ask at every open home to gather useful information about the property and the seller

Why understanding the seller’s motivation can help you if you decide to make an offer

What days on market, previous offers and buyer feedback can tell you about what may be happening behind the scenes

Plus, why price isn’t the only thing you can negotiate - and how the right terms could make your offer more attractive

👉🏽 Want more support? 
If you’d like support with your journey into home owership, you'll find so much support, resources and practical guidence inside my online education course The First Home Finance Formula.

Inside the program I walk you through both the finance and the feelings - giving you tools and strategies to powerfully navigate the finance process and emotional rollercoaster that many first home buyers find themselves in. You also get access to live monthly coaching - it's amazing! Learn more here

➡️ Let's Connect! 
Follow me on Instagram: @jaleesapaine
Get tools, guides & support: www.jaleesapaine.com 


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Spotting issues with a property early can save you thousands down the track - and it can also become one of your biggest negotiating tools.

In this episode, I share the four things I do every single time I walk through a property, so you can spot the red flags before you fall in love with a place, not after you've moved in.

From listening to this podcast episode, you'll learn:

If you've got an inspection coming up this week, this episode is for you.

👉🏽 Want more support? 
If you’d like support with your journey into home owership, you'll find so much support, resources and practical guidence inside my online education course The First Home Finance Formula.

Inside the program I walk you through both the finance and the feelings - giving you tools and strategies to powerfully navigate the finance process and emotional rollercoaster that many first home buyers find themselves in. You also get access to live monthly coaching - it's amazing! Learn more here

➡️ Let's Connect! 
Follow me on Instagram: @jaleesapaine
Get tools, guides & support: www.jaleesapaine.com 


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If you're deep in scrolling property listings, booking yourself into every open home you can find, starting to feel burnt out, second guessing yourself, and scared you'll buy the wrong place, you're not alone.

In this episode, I share the four things I do before I ever walk into an open home - it's a framework that helps me stay grounded and make clear decisions, even when the market feels urgent and my emotions are trying to take the wheel.

From listening to this podcast episode, you'll learn:

If you've been feeling overwhelmed by the hunt, or worried you'll get swept up and make the wrong call, this episode is for you.

👉🏽 Want more support? 
If you’d like support with your journey into home owership, you'll find so much support, resources and practical guidence inside my online education course The First Home Finance Formula.

Inside the program I walk you through both the finance and the feelings - giving you tools and strategies to powerfully navigate the finance process and emotional rollercoaster that many first home buyers find themselves in. You also get access to live monthly coaching - it's amazing! Learn more here

➡️ Let's Connect! 
Follow me on Instagram: @jaleesapaine
Get tools, guides & support: www.jaleesapaine.com 


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In this episode, I share what happened the night our nine year old came home from soccer upset after seeing a man sleeping rough, and what he decided to do about it with the money in his giving jar.

From listening to this podcast episode, you'll learn:

This episode is for you if you're wanting to raise kids who are financially confident and genuinely good humans beings too.

👉🏽 Want more support? 
If you’d like support with your journey into home owership, you'll find so much support, resources and practical guidence inside my online education course The First Home Finance Formula.

Inside the program I walk you through both the finance and the feelings - giving you tools and strategies to powerfully navigate the finance process and emotional rollercoaster that many first home buyers find themselves in. You also get access to live monthly coaching - it's amazing! Learn more here

➡️ Let's Connect! 
Follow me on Instagram: @jaleesapaine
Get tools, guides & support: www.jaleesapaine.com 


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Buyer's remorse rarely comes from buying a bad property. It comes from buying a good place that is wrong for you.

From listening to this podcast episode, you'll learn:

 

👉🏽 Want more support? 
If you’d like support with your journey into home owership, you'll find so much support, resources and practical guidence inside my online education course The First Home Finance Formula.

Inside the program I walk you through both the finance and the feelings - giving you tools and strategies to powerfully navigate the finance process and emotional rollercoaster that many first home buyers find themselves in. You also get access to live monthly coaching - it's amazing! Learn more here

➡️ Let's Connect! 
Follow me on Instagram: @jaleesapaine
Get tools, guides & support: www.jaleesapaine.com 


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How do you know if you're really ready to buy your first place?

Unfortunately, readiness isn't something you wake up with one morning.
But thankfully, it's something you can build.

In this episode, I share why loan approval and true readiness are two completely different things, the exact test I want you to try before you buy (so you can practice being a homeowner before you're locked into a mortgage), and why waiting for the "perfect time" to buy is one of the most expensive traps you can fall into.

From listening to this podcast episode, you'll learn:

If you've ever asked yourself "am I ready?" and come up blank, this episode is for you.

👉🏽 Want more support? 
If you’d like support with your journey into home owership, you'll find so much support, resources and practical guidence inside my online education course The First Home Finance Formula.

Inside the program I walk you through both the finance and the feelings - giving you tools and strategies to powerfully navigate the finance process and emotional rollercoaster that many first home buyers find themselves in. You also get access to live monthly coaching - it's amazing! Learn more here

➡️ Let's Connect! 
Follow me on Instagram: @jaleesapaine
Get tools, guides & support: www.jaleesapaine.com 


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Buying your first home isn't just about the numbers. It's about learning to make good decisions when there's uncertainty, noise, and a whole lot of opinions competing for your attention.

In this episode, I share the four things I'd encourage you to stop doing immediately if you're serious about buying your first home - none of which have anything to do with your deposit, your credit score, or your borrowing capacity.

After listening to this podcast episode, you'll learn:

If you've ever felt behind, overwhelmed, or like you're the only one who hasn't got it together yet - this episode is for you.

👉🏽 Want more support? 
If you’d like support with your journey into home owership, you'll find so much support, resources and practical guidence inside my online education course The First Home Finance Formula.

Inside the program I walk you through both the finance and the feelings - giving you tools and strategies to powerfully navigate the finance process and emotional rollercoaster that many first home buyers find themselves in. You also get access to live monthly coaching - it's amazing! Learn more here

➡️ Let's Connect! 
Follow me on Instagram: @jaleesapaine
Get tools, guides & support: www.jaleesapaine.com 


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Ever tried to talk about money with your partner (or anyone for that matter) and somehow ended up in a full blown argument twenty minutes later?

Or maybe you avoid the conversation altogether because it never seems to go anywhere good anyway?

If you can relate to either of those, you're not alone.
Talking about money is tricky territory and can feel really hard. 

In this episode, I share the exact tool I've used with her husband for the past 16+ years to turn heated, chaotic money conversations into productive ones.

From listening to this podcast episode, you'll learn:

If you're ready to stop avoiding the "money talk" and start building real financial confidence with the people in your life, this episode is for you. 


👉🏽 Want more support? 
If you’d like support with your journey into home owership, you'll find so much support, resources and practical guidence inside my online education course The First Home Finance Formula.

Inside the program I walk you through both the finance and the feelings - giving you tools and strategies to powerfully navigate the finance process and emotional rollercoaster that many first home buyers find themselves in. You also get access to live monthly coaching - it's amazing! Learn more here

➡️ Let's Connect! 
Follow me on Instagram: @jaleesapaine
Get tools, guides & support: www.jaleesapaine.com 


🎧 If you enjoyed this episode Hit Subscribe so you don’t miss next Tuesday’s episode!
And feel free to share it with someone else on the path to their first home.