Feeling lost in the crazy housing market? This episode is your roadmap to navigating the How to Buy a Home podcast library, with tips on finding the perfect episodes to conquer your first-time homebuyer fears and finally escape the rent trap. 1. Getting Started & Basic Knowledge: Episode 201: Ten Step Guide for First Time HomebuyersEpisodes 94- (ongoing): Real Estate Terms and Definitions (A-Z)Episode 225: Renting vs. Buying - The Big Picture 2. Financial Preparation & Affordability: Episode 251: The Last Lease Ever (Credit Score, Debt, Savings)Episode 262: Affordability Crisis and Saving StrategiesEpisode 250: Down Payment Assistance ProgramsEpisode 219 & 192: Financial Tips and BreakdownsEpisodes 3, 85, 61, 64, 90: Credit Score Deep DivesEpisode 204 & 182: Credit Score SummariesEpisode 19 (and following): Seven Part Series on Financial PreparationEpisode 69 & 109: Dave Ramsey and Saving Techniques (Critique) 3. Researching Homes & Neighborhoods: Episode 227: Online Research Tools and Tricks (Beyond Zillow)Episode 170: Triangle of Success (Price, Style, Location) 4. Making an Offer & Winning Bidding Wars: Episodes 1, 75, 76, 77: Winning Bidding WarsEpisodes 46, 49, 73, 84: More on Bidding Wars 5. Home Inspections: Episode 75: Inspection Red FlagsEpisode 110: The Inspection ProcessEpisode 220: Interview - Walking Away from Deals after InspectionsEpisode 254: Reddit Inspection Freakouts (and good advice) 6. Building Your Homebuying Team: Episode 11: Online LendersEpisode 16: Banks vs. BrokersEpisode 32: VA LoansEpisode 66: Shopping for the Best RateEpisode 153: Buying without 2 Years of EmploymentEpisode 180: Online Mortgage CalculatorsEpisode 242: Commonly Asked Lender QuestionsEpisode 237: Buying with Higher RatesEpisodes 201 & 202: Choosing the Right Lender and RealtorEpisode 164: How to Pick Your Team 7. House Hacking & Other Topics: (Scroll through the catalog): House Hacking episodes and interviews(Various episodes): PMI, 20% Down Payment, Credit Checks, Using 401k, Closing Costs, Condos vs. Single Family, New vs. Resale, Student Debt, Zillow 8. Listener Interviews: (Approximately 69 episodes): Interviews with real first-time homebuyers 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, a