How to Buy a Home: The #1 First Time Home Buyer Podcast
David SidoniTrying to buy your first house in 2026? Start at Episode 400 to start the trusted 10 Steps for Buying Your First Home. This system has helped thousands of renters across the United States say goodbye to their landlords and navigate the 2026 housing market.
How to Buy a Home is proud to be the #1 Podcast for First Time Homebuyers across the nation since 2019. Hosted by veteran realtor and 20 year ... more
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 465 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | BusinessHow ToEducationInvesting | |||
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Buying a home never happens at the “perfect time.” In this episode, a young family shares how they navigated distance, pregnancy, and closing delays—and what first-time buyers can learn about planning, choosing the right team, and staying flexible.
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Bidding wars are back in 2026—and first-time buyers are feeling the pressure. This episode breaks down 50 expert strategies to help you compete, win, and avoid overpaying in a competitive housing market.
Bidding wars are happening again in many part... more
High rates and high prices feel overwhelming, but this episode explains how first-time buyers can reduce money stress, build stronger habits, and explore creative ways to buy in today’s market.
David talks with Andrew Giancola about the financial ha... more
Most rent vs. buy calculators leave out critical variables that can change the outcome of the decision. In this episode, David explains why the common formulas many renters rely on are incomplete and how to evaluate the decision using a more realisti... more
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Before listening to this podcast, I wasn’t sure whether buying a home was even realistic for me. The information shared was clear, practical, and empowering, and it helped me realize that I was actually in a great position to buy. Even more impressive was being connected to an outstanding real estate agent through the podcast. I was living outside the country at the time, yet she made the process seamless by touring homes for me and going above and beyond to make it work. The podcast guidance, c... more
Apple Podcasts5cr@client
United Statesa month ago - Great information!
Thank you so much for all the information and for connecting me with a unicorn! As a first time buyer, I am learning so much!
Apple Podcasts5Overwhelmed buyerUnited States3 months ago - Thank you
It’s so awesome I found this podcast! Thank you for looking out for us little guys.
Apple Podcasts5Lewi aka louieUnited States5 months ago - Dudes and dudettes! Don’t pass up this pod cast . If you’re looking for a home listen up!
I absolutely love this podcast. I reached out to Mr sidoni for advice and help. He linked us up with a unicorn agent that helped us get into our first home! I feel truly blessed to have found this pod cast. I’ve been a listener for over 4 years now and feel like this podcast has definitely prepared me for this moment. Thank you again so much! You guys are incredible!!!
Apple Podcasts5RekshtUnited States8 months ago - Advice made sense in 2019-2021. Not anymore.
I’m sure David (host) is a nice guy. He claims his life is ruined because he had a chance to buy a home at age 21 and didn’t, so he had to start over at age 30. I greatly respect that he faced adversity and was able to successfully “start over.”
That said, his advice on this show over the years - I started listening before I bought my first home in 2021 - hasn’t always been good. He was one of the “marry the home, date the rate” evangelists. This aphorism was parroted by realtors to sell homes... more
Apple Podcasts2slickywilly407United States9 months ago
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A practical, hands-on show focused on helping first-time homebuyers navigate the 2026 market. Episodes frequently cover budgeting, down payments, loan options, and how to assemble a reliable team of lenders, realtors, and advisors. Guests are typically real buyers sharing real-world journeys, supplemented by expert guests who demystify mortgages, taxes, and market trends. A standout feature is the strong network of “unicorn” realtors and proactive planning advice that emphasizes starting early, leveraging grants, and negotiating effectively. Listeners can expect clear, actionable steps, relatable stories, and resources to move from renter to homeowner with confidence.
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