David Sidoni drops truth bombs on the biggest myth in the first-time homebuyer world: shopping for the lowest interest rate is NOT the key to saving money. Discover the real way to score the best deal on your mortgage and why planning early with the right team is your secret weapon. Quote: "Stop shopping interest rates and start shopping loan service. Period. The end. Curtain." Highlights: Is your interest rate obsession actually costing you money?Why is shopping for a mortgage NOT like buying a TV?What's the real difference between lenders, and who's really on your side?How can planning your mortgage months in advance save you thousands? Referenced Episodes: Episode 169 - Joelle's Success StoryEpisode 260 - with Patrick and Alex Connect with me to find a trusted realtor in your area or to answer your burning questions! Subscribe to our YouTube Channel @HowToBuyaHome Instagram @HowtoBuyAHomePodcast Tik Tok @HowToBuyAHome This podcast was created for YOU - to cut through the confusion and empower you to buy your first home. Let's change how the real estate industry treats first-timers, one buyer at a time- starting with YOU! Visit our Resource Center to "Ask David" AND get your FREE Home Buying Starter Kit! David Sidoni, the "How to Buy a Home Guy," is a seasoned real estate professional and consumer advocate with over 18 years of experience helping first-time homebuyers navigate the real estate market. His podcast, "How to Buy a Home," is a trusted resource for anyone looking to buy their first home. It offers expert advice, actionable tips, and inspiring stories from real first-time homebuyers. With a focus on making the home-buying process accessible and understandable, David breaks down complex topics into easy-to-follow steps, covering everything from budgeting and financing to finding the right home and making an offer. Subscribe for regular market updates, and leave a review to help us reach more people. Ready for an honest, informed home-buying experience? Viva la Unicorn Revolution - join us! "Last Lease Ever" - Start your custom 12-month action plan to replace your rent with the savings of home equity, at no cost to you. Message David NOW to assemble YOUR Unicorn team ASAP!