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Feb. 22, 2022

Introduction to The Educated HomeBuyer

WHO IS JEB SMITH? A Real Estate Broker Associate with Coldwell Banker Realty in Huntington Beach, California, Jeb Smith offers his clients the benefits of his more than 19 years of experience in real estate and mortgage lend…
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The Educated HomeBuyer Podcast
Feb. 22, 2022

S1EP01 - Why Should You Own A Home?

Why Home Ownership is Important Connect with me 👇 Jeb Smith (huntington beach Realtor/orange county real estate) DRE 01407449 Coldwell Banker Realty ➡I N S T A G R A M ➳ https://www.instagram.com/jebsmith ➡Y O U T U B E ➳htt…
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The Educated HomeBuyer Podcast
Feb. 22, 2022

S1EP02 - Should You Buy A Home in 2022?

Are you a first time home buyer wondering whether Right now is the best time to buy a home? In this podcast, we discuss the pressing question of Should you Buy Now or Wait? With home prices at record highs along with increa…
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The Educated HomeBuyer Podcast
Feb. 23, 2022

S1EP03 - What's The First Step When Buying A Home?

Are you a first time home buyer wondering where to start when buying a house? Do you start with a Real Estate Agent or Mortgage Lender or should you just go online? In this podcast, we take a deep dive into the real estate p…
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The Educated HomeBuyer Podcast
March 1, 2022

S1EP04 - Pre-Qualification vs Pre-Approval - What's the Difference?

Are you a first time home buyer wondering how to get a mortgage to buy a home? Should you get pre-qualified or pre-approved? What's the difference in pre-approval vs pre-qualification? What documents are needed to get pre-a…
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The Educated HomeBuyer Podcast
March 8, 2022

S1EP05 - What's Driving House Prices in 2022?

Are you a first time home buyer wondering why house prices continue to rise? What's driving home prices in 2022? What is driving supply and demand in the current real estate market with rising interest rates? In this podca…
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The Educated HomeBuyer Podcast
March 15, 2022

S1EP06 - How much are closing costs when buying a house?

Are you a first time home buyer wondering how much are closing costs when buying a house? What's the difference between closing costs and prepaids? How much money do you need to buy a home in addition to the down payment? I…
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The Educated HomeBuyer Podcast
March 22, 2022

S1EP07 - Should you pay points when getting a Mortgage?

Welcome back to the Educated Home Buyer where we discuss everything you need to know to buy right, borrow smart and build wealth through real estate ownership and financing. In this weeks episode, we are going to answer the…
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The Educated HomeBuyer Podcast
March 29, 2022

S1EP08 - With Prices At All Time Highs, Should You Sell Your Home NOW?

Are you a first time home seller wondering if you should take advantage of record high appreciation and home equity by cashing out and selling your home? What should you consider before selling your home? Why are home seller…
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The Educated HomeBuyer Podcast
April 5, 2022

S1EP09 - Where Do Mortgage Interest Rates Go From Here?

Are you a first time home seller wondering about the direction of mortgage rates? Where will interest rates be in a few month? What's causing interest rates to increase right now? How will that affect the housing market? …
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The Educated HomeBuyer Podcast
April 12, 2022

S1EP10 - How to Write Better Offers When Buying A House

Are you a first time home buyer wondering how to make your offer stand out amongst the competition? How do you set yourself up for success when starting the home buying process? Do you have to waive the appraisal and home i…
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The Educated HomeBuyer Podcast
April 19, 2022

S1EP11 - Contingency Periods - What are they? When can you safely waive them when Buying a House?

Are you a first time home buyer wondering how to navigate the world of contingencies when buying a house? What are contingencies? Do you have to waive them when buying a house in this real estate market? How long do you h…
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The Educated HomeBuyer Podcast
April 26, 2022

S1EP12 - Adjustable Rate Mortgages (ARM’s)…What Are They, How Do They Work, Is It Right For You?

Are you considering an adjustable rate mortgage because of the lower interest rate and lower monthly payment? What is an adjustable rate mortgage? How do arm loans work? What are the pros and cons of using an adjustable r…
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The Educated HomeBuyer Podcast
May 3, 2022

S1EP13 - 5 Mistakes To Avoid When Buying A House

Buying a house can be a stressful process whether you're a first time home buyer or someone who has done it several times. In this episode, we discuss the 5 BIGGEST Home Buyer Mistakes to Avoid and how you can avoid them to…
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The Educated HomeBuyer Podcast
May 10, 2022

S1EP14 - 5 Mistakes To AVOID When Getting A Mortgage

Getting approved to buy a house can be a stressful process whether you're a first time home buyer or someone who has done it several times. In this episode, we discuss the 5 BIGGEST Mortgage Mistakes to Avoid and how you ca…
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The Educated HomeBuyer Podcast
May 17, 2022

S1EP15 - How To Navigate A Slowing Housing Market

Have home prices PEAKED with Rising Interest Rates and Slowing Buyer Demand? How do you take advantage of a slowing housing market as a first time home buyer? The Real Estate Market is starting to cool but does that mean we …
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The Educated HomeBuyer Podcast
May 24, 2022

S1EP16 - Will The Phoenix Arizona Housing Market Continue to Thrive In A Slowing Real Estate Market?

Phoenix, Arizona has been one of the Hottest Real Estate Markets over the last few years largely driven by out of state migration patterns and affordable housing. Can the Phoenix Metro Housing Market continue to thrive in a…
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The Educated HomeBuyer Podcast
May 31, 2022

S1EP17 - Is A Wave Of Foreclosures Coming?

Are you concerned that a foreclosure wave is the next shoe to drop to bring down house prices? Should you Buy Now or Wait? The rise in foreclosures has increased 132% year over year, what's next? How Will FORECLOSURES Imp…
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The Educated HomeBuyer Podcast
June 7, 2022

S1EP18 - New Construction vs Existing Homes: Which is Right for You?

Are you a first time home buyer considering new construction homes and wondering the difference between new construction vs resale? Should you consider NEW CONSTRUCTION? What are the pros and cons of buying new construction …
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The Educated HomeBuyer Podcast
June 14, 2022

S1EP19 - Single Family Home vs Condo | Pros and Cons

Are you a first time home buyer in the process of buying a house but can't decide between a single family home vs a condominium? What are the pros and cons of each? In today's episode we discuss the pros and cons of owning …
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The Educated HomeBuyer Podcast
June 21, 2022

S1EP20 - Should you consider an HOA with Buying A House? Pros & Cons of a Homeowner's Association

Are you a first time home buyer in the process of buying a house but not sure if an HOA is right for you? What are the pros and cons buying a home in a Homeowners Association? What should you look for when considering a hom…
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The Educated HomeBuyer Podcast
June 29, 2022

S1EP21 - Mid Year Real Estate Forecast 2022

Are you someone looking at buying a home or selling a home and looking for some direction with house prices and interest rates? Where is the market headed? Are house prices going to crash? Will we see interest rates conti…
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The Educated HomeBuyer Podcast
July 6, 2022

S1EP22 - Can You Time The Real Estate Market?

Are you looking to buy low and sell high with regards to real estate or are you looking for a place to call home? Is it even possible to time the real estate market? What does timing the housing market mean? Who should be…
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The Educated HomeBuyer Podcast
July 12, 2022

S1EP23 - Where are Interest Rates Headed?

Are you a first time home buyer wondering where interest rates are headed? Will they continue to rise or is there a chance that we could see lower interest rates in the future? What affects mortgage interest rates? What c…
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The Educated HomeBuyer Podcast