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Jan. 12, 2024

LIVE Q & A - Get READY For The 2024 Housing Market

Are you a first time home buyer wondering what the 2024 housing market has in store? Will we see house prices continue to climb upward or is 2024 the year of the housing crash? Should you buy now or wait? In this live episod...
LIVE Q & A - Get READY For The 2024 Housing Market
The Educated HomeBuyer| First Time Home Buyer & Mortgage Podcast
LIVE Q & A - Get READY For The 2024 Housing Market
Jan. 9, 2024

EP99 - 2024 Housing Market Forecast

Where is the housing market headed into 2024? Is this the year of lower rates and more inventory or a housing market crash? In this episode, Jeb Smith and Josh Lewis discuss their forecast for the housing market in 2024. They...
Jan. 2, 2024

EP98 - 2024 California Housing Forecast With Steven Thomas

What will the 2024 California Housing Market Look like? Steven Thomas discusses the unique benefits of utilizing semi-private data from the multiple listing service, providing a more accurate and forward-looking view of the r...
EP98 - 2024 California Housing Forecast With Steven Thomas
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EP98 - 2024 California Housing Forecast With Steven Thomas
Dec. 29, 2023

LIVE Q & A - 2024 | The Year Of Lower Mortgage Rates and Higher Prices

The 2024 housing market will be driven by lower mortgage interest rates and higher house prices. Should you buy now or wait? In this live episode, we are going to discuss the latest regarding inflation, the Federal Reserve, ...
LIVE Q & A - 2024 | The Year Of Lower Mortgage Rates and Higher Prices
The Educated HomeBuyer| First Time Home Buyer & Mortgage Podcast
LIVE Q & A - 2024 | The Year Of Lower Mortgage Rates and Higher Prices
Dec. 26, 2023

EP97- 2024 Housing Market Forecast With Logan Mohtashami

What does the 2024 Housing Market Look like? Logan Mohtashami, an economist with Housingwire, discusses the dynamics of the housing market, including the impact of mortgage rates and the Federal Reserve's policy. He explains ...
EP97- 2024 Housing Market Forecast With Logan Mohtashami
The Educated HomeBuyer| First Time Home Buyer & Mortgage Podcast
EP97- 2024 Housing Market Forecast With Logan Mohtashami
Dec. 22, 2023

LIVE Q & A - 6% Mortgage Rates Are Back!!!

Mortgage Interest Rates Just Cooled To The Lowest Level Since July After Hitting 23 Year Highs In October. This dip in interest rates has caused buyer demand to jump but the Housing Market still needs more inventory in additi...
LIVE Q & A - 6% Mortgage Rates Are Back!!!
The Educated HomeBuyer| First Time Home Buyer & Mortgage Podcast
LIVE Q & A - 6% Mortgage Rates Are Back!!!
Dec. 19, 2023

EP96 - The War On Homeownership

Are you a first time home buyer wondering if the dream of homeownership is dead? Is the Housing Market Stable or will 2024 be the year of a housing crash? What has to change for housing affordability to improve? What should y...
EP96 - The War On Homeownership
The Educated HomeBuyer| First Time Home Buyer & Mortgage Podcast
EP96 - The War On Homeownership
Dec. 15, 2023

LIVE Q & A - Redfin Predicts Home Prices Will Fall And New Listings Will Rise IN 2024

Redfin believes there will be a shift in the 2024 housing market with home prices falling 1%, new listings ticking up along with mortgage rates declining and home sales increasing 5% by year end. Should you buy now or wait? ...
LIVE Q & A - Redfin Predicts Home Prices Will Fall And New Listings Will Rise IN 2024
The Educated HomeBuyer| First Time Home Buyer & Mortgage Podcast
LIVE Q & A - Redfin Predicts Home Prices Will Fall And New Listings Will Rise IN 2024
Dec. 12, 2023

EP95 - The True Cost Of Buying A House

Are you a first time home buyer wondering what the "real" cost is when buying a house? What things do you need to consider outside of down payment and closing costs when going through the homebuying process? In this episode, ...
EP95 - The True Cost Of Buying A House
The Educated HomeBuyer| First Time Home Buyer & Mortgage Podcast
EP95 - The True Cost Of Buying A House
Dec. 8, 2023

LIVE Q & A - Housing Affordability Will IMPROVE In 2024

Mortgage Rates Have Dropped 1% And Buyer Demand Has Risen for 5 Straight Weeks as Housing Affordability Improves. Will This Trend Continue into The 2024 Housing Market? Should you buy now or wait? In this live episode, we ...
LIVE Q & A - Housing Affordability Will IMPROVE In 2024
The Educated HomeBuyer| First Time Home Buyer & Mortgage Podcast
LIVE Q & A - Housing Affordability Will IMPROVE In 2024
Dec. 5, 2023

EP94 - 2024 Mortgage Rate Forecast With Matt Graham

The Future Of Mortgage Rates In 2024 Will Largely Depend On What Happens In The Economy. Have We Seen The Peak In Mortgage Interest Rates? What factors will continue to affect mortgage rates in 2024? How low can mortgage rate...
EP94 - 2024 Mortgage Rate Forecast With Matt Graham
The Educated HomeBuyer| First Time Home Buyer & Mortgage Podcast
EP94 - 2024 Mortgage Rate Forecast With Matt Graham
Dec. 1, 2023

LIVE Q & A - The NEW Housing Market Is Down 18% From The Peak

The Median New Home Price is Down 18% from the Peak as new home sales decrease to 679,000 in October on a seasonally adjusted basis. With that new home sales are close to pre-pandemic levels. How will this affect the 2024 hou...
LIVE Q & A - The NEW Housing Market Is Down 18% From The Peak
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LIVE Q & A - The NEW Housing Market Is Down 18% From The Peak
Nov. 28, 2023

EP93 - Accessory Dwellilng Units (ADUs)

Are you a first time home buyer wondering how to build a second home for a mother in law suite (granny flat) or for additional income? What is an ADU? Who wants Accessory Dwelling Units? Why are ADUs desirable? In this episod...
EP93 - Accessory Dwellilng Units (ADUs)
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EP93 - Accessory Dwellilng Units (ADUs)
Nov. 24, 2023

LIVE Q & A -Home Sales Will Jump By 15% In 2024

The 2024 Housing Market Will Consist of Lower Mortgage Rates and a 15% Jump in Exising Home Sales according to NAR's Lawrence Yun. How will these changes affect House Prices? Should you buy now or wait? In this live episode, ...
LIVE Q & A -Home Sales Will Jump By 15% In 2024
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LIVE Q & A -Home Sales Will Jump By 15% In 2024
Nov. 21, 2023

EP92 - The Future Of Home Prices And Interest Rates With Barry Habib

The Future Of The 2024 Housing Market Will Largely Depend On What Happens To Mortgage Rates and Housing Affordability. Will The Housing Market Crash in 2024? Where Are Mortgage Interest Rates Headed? How will a slowing econom...
EP92 - The Future Of Home Prices And Interest Rates With Barry Habib
The Educated HomeBuyer| First Time Home Buyer & Mortgage Podcast
EP92 - The Future Of Home Prices And Interest Rates With Barry Habib
Nov. 17, 2023

LIVE Q & A - Housing Market Affordability Is At A 39 Year Low And Getting Worse

The U.S. housing market is the least affordable since 1984, requiring nearly 41% of the median household income for mortgage payments on a median-priced home, as per Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) research. This housing affo...
LIVE Q & A - Housing Market Affordability Is At A 39 Year Low And Getting Worse
The Educated HomeBuyer| First Time Home Buyer & Mortgage Podcast
LIVE Q & A - Housing Market Affordability Is At A 39 Year Low And Getting Worse
Nov. 14, 2023

EP91 - House Hacking | How To Buy A Multifamily Property

Are you a first time home buyer wondering how to house hack and buy a multifamily property with a minimal down payment? What mortgage options do you have when buying units while house hacking? What are the pros and cons of ho...
EP91 - House Hacking | How To Buy A Multifamily Property
The Educated HomeBuyer| First Time Home Buyer & Mortgage Podcast
EP91 - House Hacking | How To Buy A Multifamily Property
Nov. 10, 2023

LIVE Q & A - Lower Mortgage Rates Headed To The Housing Market

Mortgage Rates Just Pulled Back From 23 Year Highs after the FED signaled that rate hikes are likely over, in addition to seeing signs that the economy might be softening a bit! Are we still headed for a recession? How will ...
Nov. 7, 2023

EP90 - Manual Underwriting When Getting A Mortgage

Are you a first time home buyer wondering what goes into the mortgage underwriting process when buying a home? What is manual underwriting and why is it important? How is different from getting automated underwriting? What ha...
Nov. 3, 2023

LIVE Q & A - First Time Home Buyer Q & A 2024

Are you a first-time home buyer feeling overwhelmed by the thought of the 2024 housing market? Should you buy or rent? What should you consider if you're buying a house in 2024? Join us for a live Q&A session where our real e...
Oct. 31, 2023

EP89 - Appraisals vs. Inspections: What's the Difference?

Are you in the market to buy a home and wondering the differences between appraisal vs home inspection when buying a house? How does an appraisal work? How does a home inspection work? In this video we discuss how the apprais...
Oct. 27, 2023

LIVE Q&A - The Housing Market Is Just The Tip Of The Iceberg

Housing Prices Just Peaked for the 6th Straight Month While Mortgage Demand Falls To The lowest level since 1995 as mortgage interest rates peak above 8%. This is causing home sales to slide to the lowest pace since 2010 whil...
LIVE Q&A - The Housing Market Is Just The Tip Of The Iceberg
The Educated HomeBuyer| First Time Home Buyer & Mortgage Podcast
LIVE Q&A - The Housing Market Is Just The Tip Of The Iceberg
Oct. 24, 2023

EP88 - Will Boomers Selling Create The Next Housing Crash?

Should you prepare for a housing market crash as Baby Boomers age, potentially flooding it with a quarter of currently owner-occupied homes over the next two decades? How will the silver tsunami affect house prices over the n...
Oct. 20, 2023

LIVE Q & A - Interest Rates Will BURST The Housing Market Bubble?

Mortgage rates have not just risen; they've exploded, toppling 7.5% for the first time since the tumultuous year of 2000, and average US mortgage payments have followed suit, skyrocketing a horrifying 46% in a single year. Ho...