# buy home (audio feeds) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 3 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover buy home. Page: Feed: --- ## [Avoid the Cost of Letting Your House—or Your Finances—Become Delinquent](https://soundcloud.com/jo-garner-3/avoid-the-cost-of-letting-1) _2026-08-22 · What do YOU want to accomplish with YOUR mortgage?_ Avoid the Cost of Letting Your House—or Your Finances—Become Delinquent by Jo Garner [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2386498878-jo-garner-3-avoid-the-cost-of-letting-1.mp3) ## [Low Down Payment Strategies – First Time Homebuyer Options in This Economy](https:// https://howtobuyahome.com/down-payment-options-ep522/) _2026-08-21 · How to Buy a Home: #1 First-Time Homebuyer Podcast_ 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.… [Listen](https://feeds.podetize.com/ep/QAeg9sq7o/media/Zo2FbMpmw.mp3) ## [Homeowner Tax Savings That Change Your Math | 2026 Financial Prep Series – Part 7](https://www.howtobuyahome.com/find-a-realtor) _2026-08-19 · How to Buy a Home: #1 First-Time Homebuyer Podcast_ 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… [Listen](https://feeds.podetize.com/ep/jPWriH25Q/media/4I1E9Fj7G.mp3) ## [401(k) Loans are Not That Scary | 2026 Financial Prep Series – Part 6](https://howtobuyahome.com/using-401k-to-buy-a-house-ep520/) _2026-08-17 · How to Buy a Home: #1 First-Time Homebuyer Podcast_ 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… [Listen](https://feeds.podetize.com/ep/aeifleUt7/media/N9ly5S3pF4.mp3) ## [Student Loans Aren't Stopping You From Buying a House | 2026 Financial Prep Series – Part 5](https://howtobuyahome.com/buying-a-house-with-student-loans-ep519/) _2026-08-14 · How to Buy a Home: #1 First-Time Homebuyer Podcast_ 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… [Listen](https://feeds.podetize.com/ep/UlPfdNsT1/media/zhZTBe6tq.mp3) ## [Ep 56: Ireland Is Spending €11.8 Billion on Housing This Year. What Are We Getting for It?](https://crazyhouseprices.podbean.com/e/homebuyerready-is-live-%e2%80%94-your-irish-homebuying-cheat-sheet/) _2026-08-12 · The Crazy House Prices Podcast_ The State is spending €11.8 billion on housing this year across more than 40 schemes, tax measures and State agencies. So where is all that money going, and are we getting enough homes in return? I also introduce Homebuyer Ready, my new website designed to help you through every stage of buying a home in Ireland. I explain its property reports, bidding tools, mortgage information, deposit… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/rj5tprcbbp88vqwq/CHP_Podcast_ep_568fkon.mp3) ## [Down Payment Assistance for First-Time Homebuyers | 2026 Financial Prep Series - Part 4 – 518](https://howtobuyahome.com/down-payment-assistance-first-time-homebuyer-ep518/) _2026-08-12 · How to Buy a Home: #1 First-Time Homebuyer Podcast_ Nearly 80% of FHA buyers qualify for down payment assistance, yet under 17% actually use it. This episode shows first-time homebuyers how to slash big expenses, explore DPA programs, and rethink what they truly need to save. You'll learn why cutting large expenses beats skipping lattes, how self-employed and 1099 buyers can qualify with the right lending team, and why over 2,700 down payment… [Listen](https://feeds.podetize.com/ep/hQsiMj1WI/media/SIzQWbs0AV.mp3) ## [2026 CITY OF MEMPHIS DOWN PAYMENT ASSISTANCE UP TO $25,000 FOR QUALIFED HOME BUYERS](https://soundcloud.com/jo-garner-3/2026-city-of-memphis-down) _2026-08-12 · What do YOU want to accomplish with YOUR mortgage?_ 2026 CITY OF MEMPHIS DOWN PAYMENT ASSISTANCE UP TO $25,000 FOR QUALIFED HOME BUYERS by Jo Garner [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2380163154-jo-garner-3-2026-city-of-memphis-down.mp3) ## [Savings Strategies for First-Time Homebuyers | 2026 Financial Prep Series - Part 3 – 517](https://howtobuyahome.com/how-to-save-for-a-house-2026-ep517/) _2026-08-10 · How to Buy a Home: #1 First-Time Homebuyer Podcast_ Discover how unconventional financial strategies can dramatically accelerate your First Time Homebuyer journey and unlock affordability options generic advice misses. Generic financial advice often misses the mark for mortgage approval. This episode dives deep into intermediate-to-advanced savings strategies, showing First Time Homebuyers how to optimize their finances specifically for lenders.… [Listen](https://feeds.podetize.com/ep/E34v9YZEN/media/99Uft-efz.mp3) ## [Avoid Surprises: Smart Home Inspections and Smart Mortgage Decisions](https://soundcloud.com/jo-garner-3/avoid-surprises-smart-home) _2026-08-09 · What do YOU want to accomplish with YOUR mortgage?_ Avoid Surprises: Smart Home Inspections and Smart Mortgage Decisions by Jo Garner [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2378176961-jo-garner-3-avoid-surprises-smart-home.mp3) ## [Browse ThreatCrush Modules (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/EUO4d8m3kwLP) _2026-08-09 · **Sponsored**_ Install community-built security modules to extend real-time threat intelligence and monitoring ## [Budgeting Apps for First-Time Homebuyers in Today's Housing Market | 2026 Financial Prep Series - Part 2 – 516](https://howtobuyahome.com/budgeting-apps-for-first-time-homebuyers-ep516) _2026-08-07 · How to Buy a Home: #1 First-Time Homebuyer Podcast_ Learn how the best budgeting apps empower First Time Homebuyers to save for a down payment without sacrificing their current lifestyle or falling for predatory 'free' tools. Synopsis This episode redefines budgeting as an empowering tool for First Time Homebuyers, not a deprivation strategy. We explore different budgeting styles and expose the critical difference between reactive spending trackers… [Listen](https://feeds.podetize.com/ep/JzboPacDV/media/i-N5d8-rL.mp3) ## [You're Closer Than You Think, Start Saving Now | 2026 Financial Prep Series - Part 1 – 515](https://howtobuyahome.com/start-saving-for-a-house-ep515/) _2026-08-05 · How to Buy a Home: #1 First-Time Homebuyer Podcast_ Unlock the secret: 72% of first-time homebuyers get under contract in just 3.2 months, not 18, by implementing this vital financial strategy. This episode kicks off a vital 7-part series designed to equip first-time homebuyers with real-world financial strategies. You'll learn why you likely need far less money than you think to buy a home, how to easily automate your savings, and why building… [Listen](https://feeds.podetize.com/ep/iPfsvdPF6/media/bSXe3epvB.mp3) ## [First Time Homebuyer: How a 3% Down Payment Beat a 20% Offer in a Bidding War (Interview) – 514](https://howtobuyahome.com/low-down-payment-offer-beat-20-percent-down-ep514/) _2026-08-03 · How to Buy a Home: #1 First-Time Homebuyer Podcast_ Learn how one First Time Homebuyer's strategic early planning allowed a 3% down offer to beat a 20% offer in a tough market. Join first-time homebuyer Chadd as he shares how an early strategic conversation with a Unicorn Realtor transformed his homebuying timeline, proving he was ready much sooner than he thought. Learn how balancing debt and savings rapidly built his down payment. Discover the… [Listen](https://feeds.podetize.com/ep/Dh3AfvAZh/media/sciQQo7_0.mp3) ## [Like the Wise Farmer, You Can't Control Seasons—But Look How Others Are Preparing for a Great Harvest in Real Estate](https://soundcloud.com/jo-garner-3/like-the-wise-farmer-you-cant) _2026-08-02 · What do YOU want to accomplish with YOUR mortgage?_ Like the Wise Farmer, You Can't Control Seasons—But Look How Others Are Preparing for a Great Harvest in Real Estate by Jo Garner [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2373480548-jo-garner-3-like-the-wise-farmer-you-cant.mp3) ## [Headlines & Scams - PART 2 - Summer 2026 Housing Market Update – 513](https://howtobuyahome.com/2026-housing-market-first-time-buyers-scams/) _2026-07-31 · How to Buy a Home: #1 First-Time Homebuyer Podcast_ Stop waiting for a market crash or government rescue; this episode reveals why the housing market has fundamentally changed and how first-time homebuyers must adapt with a "replacement strategy" to build wealth now. Synopsis Feeling left behind by the 2026 housing market? This episode delivers a crucial reality check: the affordability crisis is a permanent structural shift, not a temporary cycle.… [Listen](https://feeds.podetize.com/ep/fo0zOPcpx/media/s1aYmSofh.mp3) ## [What's Going On with the Housing Market? - PART 1 - Summer 2026 First-Time Homebuyer Update – 512](https://howtobuyahome.com/2026-housing-market-update-first-time-home-buyer-guide/) _2026-07-29 · How to Buy a Home: #1 First-Time Homebuyer Podcast_ Discover why low inventory ensures home prices keep rising despite high rates, and how First Time Homebuyers can stop waiting and build a strategic plan to buy now. This episode uncovers the baffling mid-2026 market paradox: declining sales amid record-high median home prices, driven by a historic housing deficit. Learn why waiting for interest rates to drop is a gamble that could eliminate your… [Listen](https://feeds.podetize.com/ep/J4-Ep6wOu/media/ybdo1owyZ.mp3) ## [Planning Today for Tomorrow: Smart Housing Choices for Seniors and Their Families](https://soundcloud.com/jo-garner-3/planning-today-for-tomorrow) _2026-07-26 · What do YOU want to accomplish with YOUR mortgage?_ Planning Today for Tomorrow: Smart Housing Choices for Seniors and Their Families by Jo Garner [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2367988241-jo-garner-3-planning-today-for-tomorrow.mp3) ## [What You Don't Know Can Cost You: Inspecting Hidden Home & Mortgage Risks](https://soundcloud.com/jo-garner-3/what-you-dont-know-can-cost) _2026-07-19 · What do YOU want to accomplish with YOUR mortgage?_ What You Don't Know Can Cost You: Inspecting Hidden Home & Mortgage Risks by Jo Garner [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2363676800-jo-garner-3-what-you-dont-know-can-cost.mp3) ## [Retire Smart: Protect Your Home, Your Money & Your Lifestyle](https://soundcloud.com/jo-garner-3/retire-smart-protect-your-home) _2026-07-13 · What do YOU want to accomplish with YOUR mortgage?_ Retire Smart: Protect Your Home, Your Money & Your Lifestyle by Jo Garner [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2359629908-jo-garner-3-retire-smart-protect-your-home.mp3) ## [Buy Smart, Live Free: How Homeownership Creates Financial and Lifestyle Independence](https://soundcloud.com/jo-garner-3/buy-smart-live-free-how) _2026-07-04 · What do YOU want to accomplish with YOUR mortgage?_ Buy Smart, Live Free: How Homeownership Creates Financial and Lifestyle Independence by Jo Garner [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2352959420-jo-garner-3-buy-smart-live-free-how.mp3) ## [Anthony Ettinger on LinkedIn (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/OSGsp5i3K2Yj) _2026-07-04 · **Sponsored**_ Public LinkedIn profile at linkedin.com/in/anthonyettinger. ## [The New Face of Real Estate & Mortgage Fraud—and How to Beat the Scammers](https://soundcloud.com/jo-garner-3/the-new-face-of-real-estate) _2026-06-27 · What do YOU want to accomplish with YOUR mortgage?_ The New Face of Real Estate & Mortgage Fraud—and How to Beat the Scammers by Jo Garner [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2349026255-jo-garner-3-the-new-face-of-real-estate.mp3) ## [A Strong Home Foundation & Finances- How Small Investments Today Save Big Money Tomorrow](https://soundcloud.com/jo-garner-3/a-strong-home-foundation) _2026-06-20 · What do YOU want to accomplish with YOUR mortgage?_ A Strong Home Foundation & Finances- How Small Investments Today Save Big Money Tomorrow by Jo Garner [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2343272045-jo-garner-3-a-strong-home-foundation.mp3) ## [REAL ESTATE MARKET 2026- MAKE THE RIGHT TURNS ON YOUR ROAD WITH HOMEOWNERSHIP](https://soundcloud.com/jo-garner-3/real-estate-market-2026-make) _2026-06-13 · What do YOU want to accomplish with YOUR mortgage?_ REAL ESTATE MARKET 2026- MAKE THE RIGHT TURNS ON YOUR ROAD WITH HOMEOWNERSHIP by Jo Garner [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2338904507-jo-garner-3-real-estate-market-2026-make.mp3) ## [Ep 55: 10 Homebuying Tips in 10 Minutes](https://crazyhouseprices.podbean.com/e/10-tips-10-minutes-buy-smart-in-ireland-s-housing-madness/) _2026-05-28 · The Crazy House Prices Podcast_ I've packed ten of my best home buying tips into this episode and kept it to ten minutes. We go through everything from why you should be saving 12-13% and not just 10%, to the websites I used to research every property before I set foot in a viewing, to the warning signs in listings that most buyers miss. All good stuff. 10 minutes well spent. Sponsors: Beat the Bank Please support the Podcast… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/ph26dfs6w6azheqe/CHP_Podcast_ep_558o492.mp3) ## [Ep 54: Beds in Sheds, Zero Affordable Homes Built in Dublin and Stamp Duty Cuts?](https://crazyhouseprices.podbean.com/e/the-17700-illusion-only-935-truly-affordable-homes-in-2025/) _2026-04-23 · The Crazy House Prices Podcast_ Three things this week. The government released its affordable housing figures for 2025 and claimed 17,700 homes delivered. The real number of state-built affordable homes for purchase is 935; and not one of them was built in Dublin City. I go through exactly what's in those figures and why the headline number is misleading. Then: a proposal to cut stamp duty for first-time buyers. Sounds like… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/mwt6ahjp8aydkc7n/CHP_Podcast_ep_545z0v5.mp3) ## [Ep 53: They Ghosted My Offer; What Now? 10 Buyer Questions Answered](https://crazyhouseprices.podbean.com/e/they-ghosted-my-offer-%e2%80%94-what-now-10-buyer-questions-answered/) _2026-04-08 · The Crazy House Prices Podcast_ This week is a full listener Q&A — ten real questions from people in the thick of buying a home in Ireland right now. I cover: what to do when you're the only bidder and the estate agent goes silent on you. Why a bank can refuse your mortgage because of a management company — and what it means if yours does. Whether siblings can buy together and how you handle unequal repayments. Could global… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/ge2j2im3fgc9tcbf/CHP_Podcast_ep_5383gun.mp3) ## [Ep 52: 31 Airbnbs for Every Rental Home, and Potential Planning Changes for Renovations](https://crazyhouseprices.podbean.com/e/airbnbs-vs-renters-how-holiday-lets-are-eating-irelands-homes/) _2026-03-16 · The Crazy House Prices Podcast_ This week I’m breaking down eight of the biggest housing stories in Ireland right now, from the madness of some counties having far more Airbnbs than homes to rent, to housing starts falling off a cliff, to the fact we still have nearly 60 ghost estates almost 20 years after the crash. I also get into the planning changes that might actually help ordinary people, what mortgage rate warnings could… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/pbexq9fag33vfzrk/CHP_Podcast_ep_5286mkw.mp3) ## [Ep 51: Homes for Investment Funds, Evictions for Families](https://crazyhouseprices.podbean.com/e/36-families-36-evictions-the-wexford-shockwave/) _2026-03-06 · The Crazy House Prices Podcast_ Heavy episode this week, yet again. I go into the horrendous new homelessness record, why the government’s "completions" number is misleading, and how most new homes are being swallowed by investors instead of sold to ordinary buyers. I also talk about a shocking Wexford story where 36 eviction notices were handed out days before new rent protections kicked in; families left terrified while a… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/hc9c9amiavx3s9xg/CHP_Podcast_ep_51beat0.mp3) ## [Ep 50: Ready to Buy? Mortgage Tips You Wish You Knew Sooner](https://crazyhouseprices.podbean.com/e/ready-to-buy-mortgage-tips-you-wish-you-knew-sooner/) _2026-02-28 · The Crazy House Prices Podcast_ Here is the audio from a recent Instagram Live I did with Eoin O' Connor, who you may know as The Mortgage Guy on Instagram! If you’ve been putting off sorting your mortgage, let this be your sign. We break down exactly where to start in the first 30 days: pick up the phone to a broker, get your free credit check, tidy up your bank accounts, and explore government schemes or family help to bridge… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/fewrtmujeti7giff/Video-949-u6xghe-Optimized.mp3) ## [Ep 49: Why Irish People Hoard Houses: The 41% Tax Trap & "Untouchable" Estate Agents](https://crazyhouseprices.podbean.com/e/revolut-mortgages-delayed-%e2%80%94-can-big-tech-win-irish-trust/) _2026-02-13 · The Crazy House Prices Podcast_ Quick roundup from the latest housing news in Ireland: Revolut’s mortgage roll-out is on hold, a huge Dundrum site is finally turning into 934 homes despite one stubborn objector, the PSRA complaints system still feels broken, and there are some new SEAI grants worth knowing about. Also, I finish with a hot take; Ireland’s tax rules on investing are pushing people into property instead of simple,… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/uc3f4t7inrpha7f8/CHP_Podcast_ep_498lrlz.mp3) ## [Prime Noise-Cancelling Picks (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/6y6MyxK4KY3Y) _2026-02-13 · **Sponsored**_ Browse Prime-eligible, 4-star-and-up noise-cancelling earbuds with fast shipping and deals ## [Ep 48: Renters Warning - The New March 1st Rules with Lorcan Sirr](https://crazyhouseprices.podbean.com/e/march-1-2026-ireland-s-rent-rules-that-could-change-everything/) _2026-02-06 · The Crazy House Prices Podcast_ In this quick episode I break down the big rental shake‑up hitting new tenancies from 1 March 2026: the nationwide rent cap (CPI or 2% max), rolling six‑year tenancy cycles, and the messy loopholes landlords might use. I also chat with housing expert Lorcan Sir about junk fees, landlords splitting companies to dodge rules, and the three simple questions you should ask before signing any new lease,… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/sts76ijhjqgrvhfi/CHP_Podcast_ep_489juj3.mp3) ## [Ep 47: Bad Golf Shots Blocking Homes, Government Gaslighting, and Why 2027 Will Be Brutal for Buyers](https://crazyhouseprices.podbean.com/e/supply-shock-50-collapse-in-new-home-starts-%e2%80%94-why-2027-could-be-brutal/) _2026-01-22 · The Crazy House Prices Podcast_ In this episode 47 I break down the terrifying drop in home starts, the Department of Housing’s PR antics, and the heartbreaking rise in older people facing homelessness. I also explain why Ireland’s so-called 'cost rental' isn’t the same as the Vienna model, call out a bizarre golf-club planning objection, and finish with a little mortgage-rate good news. Sponsors: Beat the Bank Please support… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/p8gik7hppfiwvic5/CHP_Podcast_ep_479yi2i.mp3)