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Trying to buy your first house in 2026? Start at Episode 400 to start the trusted 10 Steps for Buying Your First Home.
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401(k) Loans are Not That Scary | 2026 Financial Prep Series – Part 6 (opens the original)
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Learn how to accelerate your First Time Homebuyer journey from years to now by using your 401(k) to turn dead rent money into a wealth-building asset. This episode challenges traditional advice, revealing why a 401(k) loan is not a reckless sacrifice but a mathematically strategic diversification for first-time homebuyers. You'll learn specific IRS rules, practical tips for accessing funds, and how to convert years of rent into immediate wealth building. This strategic approach helps you escape
Low Down Payment Strategies – First Time Homebuyer Options in This Economy – 522
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Unlock homeownership sooner: use a low down payment leverage strategy to build wealth as a First Time Homebuyer. This episode dismantles the persistent 20% down payment myth, revealing how it keeps First Time Homebuyers from ownership. Discover a powerful leverage strategy that uses a low down payment to get into the market sooner, while a "mortgage safety slush fund" ensures financial security. We'll show you how combining low down payment loans with DPA grants and seller concessions makes home
Homeowner Tax Savings That Change Your Math | 2026 Financial Prep Series – Part 7 – 521 (opens the original)
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Discover why standard affordability calculations are incomplete and how you're closer to owning a home than you believe, armed with overlooked financial strategies. Many First Time Homebuyers feel "house-poor" before they even start. This episode reveals critical financial levers often missed in affordability calculations, from homeowner tax benefits to strategically using PMI, showing you're closer to homeownership than you think. Learn how to manage debt while buying and avoid common financial
401(k) Loans are Not That Scary | 2026 Financial Prep Series – Part 6 – 520 (opens the original)
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Learn how to accelerate your First Time Homebuyer journey from years to now by using your 401(k) to turn dead rent money into a wealth-building asset. This episode challenges traditional advice, revealing why a 401(k) loan is not a reckless sacrifice but a mathematically strategic diversification for first-time homebuyers. You'll learn specific IRS rules, practical tips for accessing funds, and how to convert years of rent into immediate wealth building. This strategic approach helps you escape
Student Loans Aren't Stopping You From Buying a House | 2026 Financial Prep Series – Part 5 – 519 (opens the original)
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Unlock your mortgage approval by understanding how new 2026 student loan plans can strategically boost your buying power. Don't let student loans stop your homeownership dream. This episode reveals how lenders really evaluate student debt through your Debt-to-Income (DTI) ratio, not total balances. Discover the vital 2026 student loan repayment plan changes and how strategically optimizing your DTI can unlock significant mortgage qualification, even with substantial debt. Learn the critical step
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