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The 1st Time Homebuyer Show w/ Gizmo by House Rich

Dave Ball @HouseRichDavepodcasters.spotify.com
Giz (the world's cutest dog) & I (experience as a lender, underwriter & Realtor) walk about talk about various home buying news and breakdown mortgage tips and tricks. Between the 2 of use we've help 100s of 1st time homebuyer in real life; we just dont talk about it into a mic. Come walk w/ us & Lets go get those keys !!! -HouseRichDave & Giz

Episodes

191: Why is the underwriting process so ruff

Use my network to find a realtor (that doesn't suck) near you https://homeandmoney.com/houserichdave/ Gizmo and I explain why the mortgage underwriting process takes so long by covering the steps in the underwriting process, the underwriting timeline and common errors that can lead to delays. This is a show for millennial first time home buyers looking to buy their 1st home and build generational wealth through real estate. Real estate is a way to build black wealth and close the wealth gap....

Jul 02, 202427 min

190: Sniffing out junk fees & how to reduce them yourself

Giz and I talk about the CFPB looking to eliminate "junk fees" from mortgage lenders and how you can reduce them yourself my understanding how to read a loan estimate. We talk about. We also talk about common mistake 1st time homebuyer make when looking at quotes from lenders. This is a show for millennial first time home buyers looking to buy their 1st home and build generational wealth through real estate. Real estate is a way to build black wealth and close the wealth gap. 🏠🏡🔑🗝️...

Jun 25, 202412 min

189: Brokers v Big Banks/Direct Lenders, who's top dog?

Gizmo and I discuss the pros and cons if first time home buyers using a mortgage broker versus a big bank or direct lender when getting a home loan. Some of the items we cover are *seller perception *Does a mortgage broker or bank close loans quicker *Do mortgage brokers or banks have better loan programs *Common misperception *Why oversight on lenders matters This is a show for millennial first time home buyers looking to buy their 1st home and build generational wealth through real estate. Rea...

Jun 18, 202420 min

188: Is home maintenance really that ruff on FTBHs? The 2024 USA Today survey says...

Giz and i discuss the 2024 USA today maintenance survey covering topics such as -annual home maintenance costs -How much homeowners spend yearly on maintenance -Hidden maintenance costs -Tips for new homeowners to reduce maintenance expenses This is a show for millennial first time home buyers looking to buy their 1st home and build generational wealth through real estate. Real estate is a way to build black wealth and close the wealth gap. 🏠🏡🔑🗝️🏠🏡🔑🗝️🏠🏡🔑🗝️Important info below ⤵️ 🤠I&...

Jun 13, 202419 min

187: What to do if you can no longer afford your mortgage payment & why it increases

Gizmo and I talk about the components of your mortgage payment (Principal, interest taxes, insurance and HOA dues) and which ones are likely to increase. What to watch out for with new construction homes when it comes to property taxes and solutions if you get into a pinch and cant afford your mortgage payment This is a show for millennial first time home buyers looking to buy their 1st home and build generational wealth through real estate. Real estate is a way to build black wealth and close t...

Jun 11, 202415 min

186: Evaluating a neighborhood as a 1st time homebuyer (visual episode)

This episode is very visual here in the YouTube link to see what I’m talking about: https://youtu.be/4iNV0x8d514?si=nq6-Y0wYeny6hW03 When touring a property make sure you are examining the neighborhood around the house because you don't want to love the house but hate the neighborhood. I explore everything from tips on evaluating where your HOA money is going, accessing neighbors landscaping to how to identify upcoming construction. This is a show for millennial first time home buyers looking to...

Jun 06, 202413 min

185: 9 Things 1st time homebuyers over look during a property tour (visual episode)

Hey I'm back. **This is kind of a visual episode, see her for the Youtube link if you want to see what I'm referring to. https://youtu.be/0XKPpThZJKg I cover things 1st time homebuyers often overlooks when touring a property. I cover what to look for inside an outside of the home from checking the gradient of the property to giving a good hard look (or smell) as to why that good smelling candle is lit in the home. Looking for a home in Dallas? Schedule a call w/ me: https://calendly.com/houseric...

Jun 04, 202417 min

184: 9 places that'll pay you to move there; including one giving $19K

I breakdown the article from realtor.com where they list 9 cities that will provide people that move there money whether they buy a home or not. Looking for a home in Dallas? Schedule a call w/ me: https://calendly.com/houserich/dfw Outside of Dallas? Connect w/ a dope Realtor in your local market: https://homeandmoney.com/houserichdave/ "These Places Will Pay You Tens of Thousands To Move There—but How Much Will It Really Cost You? Those struggling to come up with a down payment for a home...

Apr 16, 202413 min

183: Biden's $10,000 homebuyer credit & the state of the housing market

I breakdown president plan for the housing market as discussed during his state of the union speech. Looking for a home in Dallas? Schedule a call w/ me: https://calendly.com/houserich/dfw Outside of Dallas? Connect w/ a dope Realtor in your local market: https://homeandmoney.com/houserichdave/ During his State of the Union Address, President Biden will call on Congressional Republicans to end years of inaction and pass legislation to lower costs by providing a $10,000 tax credit for first-time ...

Apr 02, 202415 min

182: Squatter's Right's Explained: NYC squatter has homeowner arrested after breaking into her $1m home

I explain the history behind squatter's rights and why they still exist today. Most people confused squatter's rights, the right of tenants and criminals that have illegal broken into a property and are abusing tenants right's to stay in the property. Looking for a home in Dallas? Schedule a call w/ me: https://calendly.com/houserich/dfw Outside of Dallas? Connect w/ a dope Realtor in your local market: https://homeandmoney.com/houserichdave/ I also cover solution's to the squatt...

Mar 25, 202415 min

181: Breaking... $418M Realtor lawsuit settlement & its impact on the 1st time homebuyer

I cover the impact of settlement where National Association of Realtors will pay $418 million in damages and will amend several rules that housing experts say will drive down housing costs. I cover this from the point of view of the first time home buyer and how it will impact them from a position of increased fees, a decrease in knowledge and why first time home buyer in low to moderate income communities will be the most impacted Topic covered 01:43 NAR settlement case/verdict overview 02:38 H...

Mar 18, 202423 min

180: 7.2M reasons you cant find a home

I cover the @realtordotcom article "U.S. Housing Supply Short 7.2 Million Homes" The topics covered are 03:41 The large margins for new home builders and why they can over incentives to new home buyers 04:40 Where the 7.2M deficit number comes from 06:23 Why the starter home is disappearing 08:20 Metros with the biggest deficit in single family homes "While the number of homes for sale has been recovering from pandemic-era lows thanks to a surge of new construction, a new Realtor....

Mar 11, 202410 min

179: Conventional v FHA the ultimate showdown

I compared the benefits for an FHA loan versus conventional loan for 1st time homebuyers in 2024. The topics we cover are 01:33 FHA loan credit requirements 03:51 conventional loan credit requirements 04:41 Biden's loan level price adjust "hurting" those with good credit 05:21 Down payment requirements for FHA loans 06:00 Conventional loan down payment requirements 06:30 Update conventional loan housing hacking guidelines 06:52 Conventional loan vacation home and investment propert...

Mar 06, 202418 min

178: Rates stuck at 7%, what happens next?

I provide an updated 2024 interest rate forecast for the housing market as well as examine the external factors that impact your interest rates as well as the one you can control when it comes to your interest rate. Looking for a home in Dallas? Schedule a call w/ me: https://calendly.com/houserich/dfw Outside of Dallas? Connect w/ a dope Realtor in your local market: https://homeandmoney.com/houserichdave/ This is a show for millennial first time home buyers looking to buy their 1st home and bu...

Feb 28, 202412 min

177: Does NACA suck? Lets find out...

I review how to get a NACA loan in 2024 by going over the NACA guidelines listed in the NACA Qualifications Workbook as well as reviewing the NACA Homebuyer Workshop Presentation. These are the topics covered 1:35 Your 3 big questions about getting a NACA loan 2:50 NACA;s 10 steps to homeownership 3:00: Step 1 NACA workshop overview 3:17: step 2 Understanding the NACA membership portal 4:31: step 3 NACA qualification 4:45: 1st hand experience from a member & mindset for the NACA program 6:11...

Feb 20, 202431 min

XX: Finding out I have Asperger's, a high functioning form of autism as an adult

Maybe you can call this a very special episode. But on today's episode i discuss the realization i have Asperberg's syndrome as an adult how in hindsight it impacted my life from childhood to adulthood, how it brought me to where I am today and how I plan to cope going forward. "People with high-functioning autism/Asperger's often have difficulty with social situations, and they may not be able to understand the perspectives and feelings of others. However, their language and co...

Feb 06, 202445 min

176: VA Loans explained, share this info w/ a Vet if you aren't one

Whether you're a Veterans, Active duty service member, civilian or something in between this episode has something for you. We cover the update 2024 VA loan guidelines. Items covered are VA loans limits VA loan credit requirements VA loan residual income requirements VA loan residual income requirements What types of properties you can buy with a VA loan VA funding fees VA appraisals and more Looking for a home in Dallas? Schedule a call w/ me: https://calendly.com/houserich/dfw Outside of D...

Jan 30, 202413 min

175: Why renting a three-bedroom home is NOT cheaper than owning in 90% of the U.S (or anywhere)

I discuss the bogus concept in the Marketwatch article that "Renting a three-bedroom home is cheaper than owning one in 90% of the U.S" The raw information was compiled by Attom a real-estate data analytics company that looked at single-family home prices between January and November 2023, as well as rental and wage data, for 338 U.S. counties with enough data to analyze Looking for a home in Dallas? Schedule a call w/ me: https://calendly.com/houserich/dfw Outside of Dallas? Connect w...

Jan 22, 20247 min

174: FHA 203k Rehab loan, the best program ever?

I cover the 2024 updates for the FHA 203K rehab / renovation loan which allows first time home buyers to roll the renovation cost into their loan. The items covered are -Max FHA 203k Loan amount -FHA 203k occupancy requirements -Financing mortgage payments -FHA 203k limited loan -HUD consultant -FHA 203k Standard Loan -Rates -Who can do the repairs -Financing scenarios -The FHA 203k Process Looking for a home in Dallas? Schedule a call w/ me: https://calendly.com/houserich/dfw Outside of Dallas?...

Jan 17, 202417 min

173: What can Shae (or you) afford on a $100K salary

I help you figure out how much home you can afford on your salary. I look at a client of mine's credit, income and credit to determine what kind of home she can qualify for on her 100k salary in Dallas. You can use these tips to determine how much you can qualify for based on your personal DTI. Oh BTW there is a big difference between afford and qualify, we talk about that too. Looking for a home in Dallas? Schedule a call w/ me: https://calendly.com/houserich/dfw Outside of Dallas? Connect ...

Jan 10, 202416 min

172: The 2024 Housing Market Forecast... Will there be a crash?

I analyze 2024 housing market predication for industry experts as well as where interest rate will go in 2024. I look at 2024 housing market predications from the Mortgage Bankers Association, CoreLogic, Fannie Mae, Redfin, Zillow and more. Looking for a home in Dallas? Schedule a call w/ me: https://calendly.com/houserich/dfw Outside of Dallas? Connect w/ a dope Realtor in your local market: https://homeandmoney.com/houserichdave/ This is a show for millennial first time home buyers looking to ...

Jan 04, 202417 min

171: Everything you wanted to know and MORE about conventional loans, huge 2024 updates

I cover the 2024 conventional loan guidelines. This is a mini-master class for 1st time homebuyers covers updates covering the new 2024 conventional loan limits 2024 new down payment requirements for house hacking How a gift of equity works History of Fannie Mae and Freddie mac Bidens LLPA credit updates conventional loan gift funds rules conventional loan first time home buyer requirements conventional loan income guidelines conventional loan credit requirement conventional loan DTI requirement...

Dec 26, 202330 min

R.E.AD 12/18- Folks don't really care about the Navy Federal "news". Here are 3 questions to ask if your loan is denied.

I discuss the CNN article concerning Navy Federal's discriminatory data. I also discuss question to ask when interviewing your mortgage lender to make sure they are a good fit for you. I also discuss 3 questions to ask your mortgage lender if your loan is denied The largest credit union in the US has the widest disparity in mortgage approval rates between White and Black borrowers of any major lender, a trend that reached new heights last year, a CNN analysis found. Navy Federal Credit Union...

Dec 18, 202315 min

R.E.A.D 12/13 Fed hold rates steady, but are they really cutting rates in 2024?

-The Federal Reserve held rates steady at the end of its two-day meeting Wednesday. -Many economists believe this concludes the central bank’s rate-hiking cycle, which aimed to bring down inflation without tipping the economy into a recession. -Still, the combination of higher rates and inflation has hit household budgets particularly hard. This is a show for millennial first time home buyers looking to buy their 1st home and build generational wealth through real estate. Real estate is a way to...

Dec 14, 20234 min

R.E.AD. 12/11 44% of Homes Purchased in '23 were by Private Equity Firms & Dems introduce bill to ban hedge funds

I discuss the report that 44% of all Single-Family Home Purchases were by Private Equity Firms in 2023 and tell what is and isn't true. I think cover how this relates to the bill and Democrats wanting to kick big investors out of the the housing market to improve affordability Looking for a home in Dallas? Schedule a call w/ me: https://calendly.com/houserich/dfw Outside of Dallas? Connect w/ a dope Realtor in your local market: https://homeandmoney.com/houserichdave/ This is a show for mill...

Dec 14, 20238 min

170: Everything you need to know about FHA loans, 2024 updated breakdown

I breakdown the updated 2024 FHA loan guidelines for 1st time home buyers. In this episode I break down. The history behind the FHA Who is eligible for an FHA loan Who is considered a 1st time homebuyer by the FHA The FHA loan occupancy requirements FHA loan credit guidelines Mortgage insurance for an FHA loan Pros and cons of an FHA loan v a conventional loan FHA rates v conventional loan rates 2024 FHA loan limits Seller concessions for an FHA loan DTI requirements for an FHA loan How the FHA ...

Dec 06, 202331 min

169: The most wonderfullll time of the yearrrrr

I breakdown the best time of the year for a first time homebuyer to buy a home buy a home as a result of -new construction deals -negotiating power -tax benefits and more Looking for a home in Dallas? Schedule a call w/ me: https://calendly.com/houserich/dfw Outside of Dallas? Connect w/ a dope Realtor in your local market: https://homeandmoney.com/houserichdave/ This is a show for millennial first time home buyers looking to buy their 1st home and build generational wealth through real estate. ...

Nov 21, 20238 min

168: Lets go pocket watching, breakdown my commission check & quantifying the value to the buyer

In this weeks episode I break down a commission check for a deal i closed in Dallas to show you how much a realtor typically makes from the sale of the home. I also quantify in dollars the value I added to the transaction from a buyers perspective. Looking for a home in Dallas? Schedule a call w/ me: https://calendly.com/houserich/dfw Outside of Dallas? Connect w/ a dope Realtor in your local market: https://homeandmoney.com/houserichdave/ This is a show for millennial first time home buyers loo...

Nov 13, 202313 min

11/9 R.E.A.D w/ @blackrealestatedialogue NAR's collusion lawsuit and the future of the real estate industry

@blackrealestatedialogue joins me this week to discuss the collusion lawsuit against the national association of realtors and the conspiracy to keep realtor commissions high. We cover -Impact of the NAR $1.78 collusion lawsuit on the industry -details of the trial -verdict -evidence -post-trail -listener feedback -impact on prices, sellers, buyers & Realtors This is a show for millennial first time home buyers looking to buy their 1st home and build generational wealth through real estate. R...

Nov 09, 202350 min