Buying a home is exciting—but let’s be honest, it’s also one of the most stressful things you’ll ever do. So why is that? In this episode of The Fun and the Mentals of Real Estate, Angela Dillmon of Keller Williams Realty Chesterfield and Glen Calvin of Guild Mortgage unpack the emotional rollercoaster of buying a home.

Angela and Glen use a wedding as the perfect metaphor for what it's like to go from accepted contract to closing table: you’re engaged, emotions are high, and there’s a whole team you need to make it to the big day. From loan snags to credit missteps, quitting your job too soon, opening new credit lines, and even taking a maternity leave—this episode is packed with real stories and actionable advice to help buyers avoid the pitfalls that could delay or derail your closing.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• Why communication with your lender is non-negotiable

• How last-minute financial decisions can ruin your loan

• What documents matter (and why signing without reading is a bad idea)

• The truth about “12 months same as cash” purchases

• How taxes, job changes, and insurance choices can impact your approval

• Tips to protect your debt-to-income ratio before closing

• What your "home buying team" really looks like

🎯 Whether you’re buying your first home or your fifth, this episode is a must-listen to reduce stress and increase success.

📲 Thinking about buying or selling? Contact Angela Dillmon with The Dillmon Group at Keller Williams Realty Chesterfield today:
📞 Call/text: 314-277-7713💬 Have lending questions or need pre-approval guidance? Glen Calvin at Guild Mortgage is here to help:
📞 Call/text: 314-249-6861

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