We reached a major milestone… 100 episodes of The Homeowner Prep Podcast! On this week’s episode we just want to express our gratitude and tell you what’s in store as we look forward to Season 2. Check out the full episode and if you have questions about how to get started with Homeowner Prep, be sure to reach out to us or drop your question in the comments.

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00:00 Celebrating 100 Episodes!

00:12 Intro

00:34 Welcome To The Homeowner Prep Podcast

01:02 Why We Created This Podcast

02:06 We Look Forward To Hearing From You

02:57 Your Situation Is Going To Be Different

03:36 We Had A Great Reach For The First Season

04:38 Getting Started With Homeowner Prep

04:55 Connect With Us On Social Media

05:40 Outro

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Homeowner Prep helps aspiring first time homeowners through real-world advice and accountability. This podcast was created for those who dream of owning their first home - and are willing to do whatever it takes to make their dream a reality!

DISCLAIMER: The content we distribute is for educational purposes only. Seek professional financial, tax, and legal advice for your particular situation. Also, links included in this description might be affiliate links. If you purchase a product or service with the links that we provide, we may receive a small commission. There is no additional charge to you! Thank you for supporting our channel so we can continue to provide you with great content!

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2023 is coming to an end, so what’s in store for 2024? On this week’s episode we discuss the market outlook and what first time home buyers can be excited about in the new year. Check out the full episode and if you have questions about how to get started with Homeowner Prep, be sure to reach out to us or drop your question in the comments.

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00:00 2023 Is Coming To An End

00:10 Intro

00:32 Welcome To The Homeowner Prep Podcast

01:16 The Federal Reserve Is Planning To Cut Interest Rates

01:58 There Are A Lot of Buyers Waiting To Buy

02:34 More Homes Are Coming!

03:32 The Economic Outlook Is Looking Strong

04:31 What Do You Need To Be Doing To Prepare

04:53 Getting Started With Homeowner Prep

05:28 Connect With Us On Social Media

06:06 Outro

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Homeowner Prep helps aspiring first time homeowners through real-world advice and accountability. This podcast was created for those who dream of owning their first home - and are willing to do whatever it takes to make their dream a reality!

DISCLAIMER: The content we distribute is for educational purposes only. Seek professional financial, tax, and legal advice for your particular situation. Also, links included in this description might be affiliate links. If you purchase a product or service with the links that we provide, we may receive a small commission. There is no additional charge to you! Thank you for supporting our channel so we can continue to provide you with great content!

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Christmas is coming, but don’t let it ruin your homeownership goals! On this week’s episode we discuss ways to ensure you are honoring your goals and being true to yourself when it comes to Christmas shopping. Check out the full episode and if you have questions about how to get started with Homeowner Prep, be sure to reach out to us or drop your question in the comments.

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00:00 Don’t Let Christmas Shopping Derail Your Homeownership Goals

00:09 Intro

00:31 Welcome To The Homeowner Prep Podcast

01:03 Do You Really Need To Go Christmas Shopping?

01:42 Be Honest With Yourself and Your Finances

02:37 If Shopping Is Really Important, Set A Budget!

03:29 Make Shopping and Saving Money A Game

04:13 Getting Started With Homeowner Prep

04:37 Connect With Us On Social Media

05:10 Outro

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Homeowner Prep helps aspiring first time homeowners through real-world advice and accountability. This podcast was created for those who dream of owning their first home - and are willing to do whatever it takes to make their dream a reality!

DISCLAIMER: The content we distribute is for educational purposes only. Seek professional financial, tax, and legal advice for your particular situation. Also, links included in this description might be affiliate links. If you purchase a product or service with the links that we provide, we may receive a small commission. There is no additional charge to you! Thank you for supporting our channel so we can continue to provide you with great content!

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You might be spending Thanksgiving in a home you rent this year, but next year, why not spend Thanksgiving in a home you own? On this week’s episode we discuss the steps you can take to make sure that becomes a reality. Check out the full episode and if you have questions about how to get started with Homeowner Prep, be sure to reach out to us or drop your question in the comments.

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00:00 Next Thanksgiving Can Be Different

00:10 Intro

00:32 Welcome To The Homeowner Prep Podcast

01:36 Create The Vision: What Does Your First Home Look Like

02:23 Write Out Your Goals: Create Goals, Write Them Down, and Come Back To Them Regularly

03:21 Putting A Plan Together: Time To Take Action

04:07 Getting Started With Homeowner Prep

04:23 Connect With Us On Social Media

04:54 Outro

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Get Started With HomeownerPrep:

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Support Our Mission:

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Build Your Credit Quickly:

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// ABOUT HOMEOWNER PREP

Homeowner Prep helps aspiring first time homeowners through real-world advice and accountability. This podcast was created for those who dream of owning their first home - and are willing to do whatever it takes to make their dream a reality!

DISCLAIMER: The content we distribute is for educational purposes only. Seek professional financial, tax, and legal advice for your particular situation. Also, links included in this description might be affiliate links. If you purchase a product or service with the links that we provide, we may receive a small commission. There is no additional charge to you! Thank you for supporting our channel so we can continue to provide you with great content!

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Why would young people say buying a home is more stressful than dating, divorce, and the college admissions process? On this week’s episode we discuss why they say that and ways to reduce the stress. Check out the full episode and if you have questions about how to get started with Homeowner Prep, be sure to reach out to us or drop your question in the comments.

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00:00 Is Buying A Home More Stressful Than Dating?

00:12 Intro

00:34 Welcome To The Homeowner Prep Podcast

01:12 Baby Boomers May See Things Differently

01:48 Buying A Home Is The Largest Investment People Make

02:19 Speak To Other Homeowners

02:46 Who Is Leading The Way?

03:56 It’s Stressful Because It’s The First Time

05:15 Getting Started With Homeowner Prep

05:34 Connect With Us On Social Media

06:11 Outro

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Get Started With HomeownerPrep:

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Support Our Mission:

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// ABOUT HOMEOWNER PREP

Homeowner Prep helps aspiring first time homeowners through real-world advice and accountability. This podcast was created for those who dream of owning their first home - and are willing to do whatever it takes to make their dream a reality!

DISCLAIMER: The content we distribute is for educational purposes only. Seek professional financial, tax, and legal advice for your particular situation. Also, links included in this description might be affiliate links. If you purchase a product or service with the links that we provide, we may receive a small commission. There is no additional charge to you! Thank you for supporting our channel so we can continue to provide you with great content!

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Why do you need a buyer’s agent to buy your first home? On this week’s episode we discuss the important role of your buyer’s agent how they are crucial to your success. Check out the full episode and if you have questions about how to get started with Homeowner Prep, be sure to reach out to us or drop your question in the comments.

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00:00 Do You Know Why You Need A Buyer’s Agent?

00:10 Intro

00:32 Welcome To The Homeowner Prep Podcast

00:43 Recent Lawsuits Challenging Buyer Agents

01:06 A Buyer’s Agent Is A Community Expert

01:26 A Buyer’s Agent Finds Homes For You

02:31 A Buyer’s Agent Gets Paid By The Seller… For Now

03:50 A Buyer’s Agent Represents Your Interests

04:32 Getting Started With Homeowner Prep

04:55 Connect With Us On Social Media

05:21 Outro

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Get Started With HomeownerPrep:

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Support Our Mission:

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// ABOUT HOMEOWNER PREP

Homeowner Prep helps aspiring first time homeowners through real-world advice and accountability. This podcast was created for those who dream of owning their first home - and are willing to do whatever it takes to make their dream a reality!

DISCLAIMER: The content we distribute is for educational purposes only. Seek professional financial, tax, and legal advice for your particular situation. Also, links included in this description might be affiliate links. If you purchase a product or service with the links that we provide, we may receive a small commission. There is no additional charge to you! Thank you for supporting our channel so we can continue to provide you with great content!

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Buyers are cancelling escrows lately, but is it a good idea? On this week’s episode we discuss the good reasons to cancel a real estate contract and the impact it will make. Check out the full episode and if you have questions about how to get started with Homeowner Prep, be sure to reach out to us or drop your question in the comments.

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00:00 How Much You Need To Earn To Buy A Home

00:15 Intro

00:37 Welcome To The Homeowner Prep Podcast

00:48 Before We Dive In…

01:08 The Contingency Period

01:48 What Is An Earnest Money Deposit

02:31 Good Reason No. 1: Inspection Issues

04:00 Good Reason No. 2: Appraisal Gap

05:09 Good Reason No. 3: If You No Longer Qualify

07:02 What Happens When You Cancel Your Contract?

08:11 If You Cancel, Can You Still Buy Another Home?

09:16 Getting Started With Homeowner Prep

09:36 Connect With Us On Social Media

10:06 Outro

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Get Started With HomeownerPrep:

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Support Our Mission:

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// ABOUT HOMEOWNER PREP

Homeowner Prep helps aspiring first time homeowners through real-world advice and accountability. This podcast was created for those who dream of owning their first home - and are willing to do whatever it takes to make their dream a reality!

DISCLAIMER: The content we distribute is for educational purposes only. Seek professional financial, tax, and legal advice for your particular situation. Also, links included in this description might be affiliate links. If you purchase a product or service with the links that we provide, we may receive a small commission. There is no additional charge to you! Thank you for supporting our channel so we can continue to provide you with great content!

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Do you make enough money to buy a house? On this week’s episode we discuss the rising cost of homeownership and what you can do to make sure your income can keep up. Check out the full episode and if you have questions about how to get started with Homeowner Prep, be sure to reach out to us or drop your question in the comments.

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00:00 How Much You Need To Earn To Buy A Home

00:13 Intro

00:35 Welcome To The Homeowner Prep Podcast

01:35 Yes, Home Prices Are Up! Almost $40K a year…

02:00 Average Household Income Is Down

02:37 Maximize Your Value Where You Currently Work

03:43 It Might Be Time To Change Jobs

04:18 Increase Your Education

05:19 What Does Your Budget Look Like?

05:50 You May Have To Scale Back Your First Home

07:03 Getting Started With Homeowner Prep

07:21 Connect With Us On Social Media

07:53 Outro

// IMPORTANT RESOURCES

Get Started With HomeownerPrep:

https://www.homeownerprep.com/start 

Support Our Mission:

https://www.homeownerprep.com/support

Manage Your Credit Score with MyFICO:

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Build Your Credit Quickly:

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Start Budgeting Today with Rocket Money:

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Down Payment Assistance Programs:

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// ABOUT HOMEOWNER PREP

Homeowner Prep helps aspiring first time homeowners through real-world advice and accountability. This podcast was created for those who dream of owning their first home - and are willing to do whatever it takes to make their dream a reality!

DISCLAIMER: The content we distribute is for educational purposes only. Seek professional financial, tax, and legal advice for your particular situation. Also, links included in this description might be affiliate links. If you purchase a product or service with the links that we provide, we may receive a small commission. There is no additional charge to you! Thank you for supporting our channel so we can continue to provide you with great content!

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Student loan repayment started again this month, so how will it impact you and the housing market? On this week’s episode we discuss the ripple effects of student loan repayment that will impact all Americans. Check out the full episode and if you have questions about how to get started with Homeowner Prep, be sure to reach out to us or drop your question in the comments.

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00:00 Guess What? Student Loans Are Due Again…

00:08 Intro

00:30 Welcome To The Homeowner Prep Podcast

01:07 First It Will Impact Those Who Have Loans

01:53 Credit Card Balances And Student Loan Repayment

02:42 What If You Don’t Have Student Loans?

04:20 Start Making Cut Backs… Right Now!

05:05 Find Ways To Avoid Interest

06:03 Getting Started With Homeowner Prep

06:33 Connect With Us On Social Media

07:07 Outro

// IMPORTANT RESOURCES

Get Started With HomeownerPrep:

https://www.homeownerprep.com/start 

Support Our Mission:

https://www.homeownerprep.com/support

Manage Your Credit Score with MyFICO:

https://bit.ly/HP-FICO 

Build Your Credit Quickly:

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Start Budgeting Today with Rocket Money:

https://bit.ly/HP-Rocket

Down Payment Assistance Programs:

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// ABOUT HOMEOWNER PREP

Homeowner Prep helps aspiring first time homeowners through real-world advice and accountability. This podcast was created for those who dream of owning their first home - and are willing to do whatever it takes to make their dream a reality!

DISCLAIMER: The content we distribute is for educational purposes only. Seek professional financial, tax, and legal advice for your particular situation. Also, links included in this description might be affiliate links. If you purchase a product or service with the links that we provide, we may receive a small commission. There is no additional charge to you! Thank you for supporting our channel so we can continue to provide you with great content!

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Most people think the current market or interest rates are the problem, but in fact the only obstacle keeping you from homeownership is something you can control. On this week’s episode we’ll discuss what it is and how you can overcome it to buy your first home! Check out the full episode and if you have questions about how to get started with Homeowner Prep, be sure to reach out to us or drop your question in the comments.

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00:00 Overcoming The Biggest Obstacle To Homeownership

00:10 Intro

00:32 Welcome To The Homeowner Prep Podcast

01:06 Let’s Talk About Interest Rates

01:58 Home Prices Are Too High!

02:51 What Makes A Home Expensive?

03:30 The Only Obstacle…

04:17 How To Control Your Income

04:50 Get Creative

05:46 Earn On Your Own Time

06:58 The Good News

07:19 Getting Started With Homeowner Prep

07:48 Connect With Us On Social Media

08:15 Outro

// IMPORTANT RESOURCES

Get Started With HomeownerPrep:

https://www.homeownerprep.com/start 

Support Our Mission:

https://www.homeownerprep.com/support

Manage Your Credit Score with MyFICO:

https://bit.ly/HP-FICO 

Build Your Credit Quickly:

https://bit.ly/HPP-Self

Start Budgeting Today with Rocket Money:

https://bit.ly/HP-Rocket

Down Payment Assistance Programs:

https://bit.ly/HPP-DownPayment 

Subscribe to Our Channel:

https://bit.ly/HomeownerPrepYTSub 

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Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/HomeownerPrep 

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/HomeownerPrep 

Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/HomeownerPrep 

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// ABOUT HOMEOWNER PREP

Homeowner Prep helps aspiring first time homeowners through real-world advice and accountability. This podcast was created for those who dream of owning their first home - and are willing to do whatever it takes to make their dream a reality!

DISCLAIMER: The content we distribute is for educational purposes only. Seek professional financial, tax, and legal advice for your particular situation. Also, links included in this description might be affiliate links. If you purchase a product or service with the links that we provide, we may receive a small commission. There is no additional charge to you! Thank you for supporting our channel so we can continue to provide you with great content!

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