First-Time Home Buyer Challenges: Real Experiences, Budget Planning, and Hidden Costs

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Gimme Some Truth | Investing, Financial Advice for High-Net-Worth Families and Individuals

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First-Time Home Buyer Challenges: Real Experiences, Budget Planning, and Hidden Costs

Gimme Some Truth | Investing, Financial Advice for High-Net-Worth Families and Individuals

22 minutes 5 seconds

6 months ago

First-Time Home Buyer Challenges: Real Experiences, Budget Planning, and Hidden Costs

Thinking about buying your first home or upgrading to a new one? 🏡 In this episode of Gimme Some Truth, Polly Price and Evan Waltz share their first-hand experiences and advice on navigating the home buying process — from budgeting and finding the right mortgage to dealing with hidden costs and emotional ups and downs. 🎯 Learn how to be financially smart and confident when making the biggest purchase of your life!

⏰ Timestamps:

00:00 – Introduction: Real experiences in home buying

01:00 – Moving from starter home to second home

03:00 – First steps: Planning after marriage

06:00 – Choosing realtors and getting pre-approved

08:00 – Creating a realistic home buying budget

10:00 – Hidden costs of homeownership

12:00 – Hiring movers and handling surprise expenses

14:00 – 30-Year Fixed vs Adjustable-Rate Mortgage (ARM)

16:00 – The importance of a good realtor in a hot market

18:00 – Managing emotions in a competitive buying market

20:00 – Bidding strategies and final thoughts

🔍 Topics Covered:

How to budget for your first home

Understanding hidden costs beyond the mortgage

Choosing between fixed-rate and ARM mortgages

Why a realtor is crucial in competitive markets

Tips to stay financially disciplined and avoid emotional decisions

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