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The Educated HomeBuyer Podcast

Recent Episodes

Feb. 5, 2026

LIVE 02_04_26 - The Housing Market Is Swinging Toward Buyers

62% of home buyers last year purchased at discount to original listing price, highest proportion since 2019. Will this trend continue into the 2026 housing market? In this LIVE episode we will discuss the current housing mark...

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Feb. 2, 2026

EP207 - How The New FED Chair Will IMPACT Mortgage Interest Rates

President TRUMP just elected a new FED chair, and many buyers are wondering what that actually means for mortgage rates. In this episode, we explain why the appointment of Kevin Warsh may not lead to the lower interest rates ...

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Jan. 28, 2026

LIVE 01_28_26 - Homebuyers Are Backing Out At A RECORD PACE

More than 40,000 signed home purchase agreements were canceled in December, representing 16.3% of all homes that went under contract, according to Redfin. Should you buy now or wait? In this LIVE episode we will discuss the c...

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Jan. 26, 2026

EP206 - The Housing Market Just SHIFTED To Balanced

The housing market in 2026 is shaping up to be the most normal market buyers and sellers have seen in years. In this video, we break down how rising inventory and cautiously returning demand are stabilizing the housing market...

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Jan. 22, 2026

LIVE 01_21_26 - The Housing Market Is BACK!

Mortgage Applications jumped 16% as home buyers come back to the market. At the same time, mortgage rates are sitting near 3 year lows causing pending sales to hit multi-year highs. This is setting up to be the most balanced ...

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Jan. 19, 2026

EP205 - This Is EXACTLY How Much You Need To Buy A House In 2026

Buying a home isn’t one big payment—it’s a series of cash moments that catch people off guard and create unnecessary stress. In this episode, Jeb and Josh break down exactly how much cash you really need beyond the down payme...

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Recent Blog Posts

Jan. 6, 2026

2026 Mortgage Interest Rate Forecast

2026 Mortgage Interest Rate Forecast If you’re buying a home in Huntington Beach, Orange County, or anywhere in coastal Southern California, you don’t need hype—you need a plan. The biggest driver of the housing market in 2026 w…

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Jan. 6, 2026

2026 Housing Market Forecast - Home Sales, Inventory & Mortgage Inter…

2026 Housing Market Forecast - Home Sales, Inventory & Mortgage Interest Rates If you’re planning to buy or sell in Huntington Beach or anywhere in Orange County, 2026 is shaping up to feel different than 2024 and 2025. Not “easy.…

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Jan. 6, 2026

The Latest FED Policy Will Have A HUGE Impact On Mortgage Interest Ra…

The Latest FED Policy Will Have A HUGE Impact On Mortgage Interest Rates If you’re thinking about buying a home in Huntington Beach, anywhere in Orange County, or you’re simply watching the market, this is one of those moments where und…

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