3165: 5 Tips For Buying a Home in a Competitive Market by Mike Ballew of Egg Stack on Real Estate Investing
Jun 03, 2025•12 min•Ep. 3165
Episode description
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Episode 3165:
Mike Ballew shares practical, strategic guidance for navigating a hyper-competitive housing market, where hesitation can cost you your dream home. His five-step plan empowers buyers to act quickly and confidently, arming themselves with neighborhood knowledge, financial readiness, and negotiation flexibility, to avoid common regrets and make smarter, long-term decisions.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://eggstack.com/blog/2022-02-13-5-Tips-for-Buying-a-Home-in-a-Competitive-Market/
Quotes to ponder:
"Every home you consider must be viewed through the eyes of other buyers."
"Sellers prefer to hitch their wagons to buyers who are able to prove they can afford a home versus someone who hopes they can."
"You need to be hungry like the wolf, laser-focused, and ready to pounce on a moment’s notice."
Episode references:
WAV Group: https://www.wavgroup.com
Zillow: https://www.zillow.com
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