First Home - California

First Home - California

California Department of Real Estate

Episodes 17
Avg. Duration 27m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 5.0 (4)
Since Aug 2023
Latest Episode Apr 2026

Publishing Details

Schedule
Semi-Annually
Format
Episodic
Hosting
feed.podbean.com

About This Podcast

Whether you’re a young professional looking to invest in your future, a couple ready to settle down and start a family, or someone starting a new chapter in your life, buying a home is a significant milestone. But, it can also be an overwhelming and complex process. That’s why the Department of Real Estate has created this podcast, First Home California – to provide you with knowledge and insights. Our goal is to help you get to a place where you know what to expect during the homebuying process, and to help you make sure you’re ready to make informed decisions about what will likely be the biggest purchase of your life. Each episode will focus on a specific part of the homebuying process and provide consumer protection tips.

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Recent Episodes

#114 - The Right Way to Handle Money in Real Estate Transactions

Apr 03, 2026 10m

Friday, April 3, 2026 Tune in to this episode, The Right Way to Handle Money in Real Estate Transactions, to gain insight around what’s the right way for real estate agents to handle the…

#113 – Behind Getting a Real Estate License

Sep 10, 2025 11m

Wednesday, September 10, 2025   Tune in to learn all about how to become licensed as a real estate salesperson or broker in California. We dive into the steps to earning your license, the benefits of…

112 - Conózcalo. Protéjalo. Un Vistazo a Los Derechos de Vivienda Justa

Apr 30, 2025 15m

Nos reunimos con el Departamento de Derechos Civiles de California (CRD, por sus siglas en inglés) durante el Mes Nacional de la Vivienda Justa para hablar sobre todo lo relacionado con la vivienda…

112 - Know It. Protect It. A Look at Fair Housing Rights

Apr 30, 2025 13m

In this episode, we sit down with California Civil Rights Department (CRD) during National Fair Housing Month to talk all things fair housing, in particular how important it is to know your rights as…

111 - Don't Panic: Audits Can be Helpful

Nov 06, 2024 9m

Listen in to learn all about the California Department of Real Estate audits and how they protect consumers. In this episode, listeners will learn about the DRE audit process, when and why the…

110 - Tratos Deshonestos

May 03, 2024 21m

Jueves, 2 de mayo de 2024 Fecha del episodio: jueves, 2 de mayo de 2024  Únanse al Departamento de Bienes Raíces (DRE) de California para conocer una historia real sobre estafa y fraude…

S2E110 110 - Dishonest Dealings

Apr 13, 2024 16m

Episode Date: Friday, April 12, 2024  Join us, the California Department of Real Estate, for a true story of real estate fraud and deception, along with consumer protection tips. In this episode,…

109 - How Escrow Works

Jan 04, 2024 22m

In this episode we talk about how escrow works. When you’ve made a final offer on a home and reached an agreement with the seller, you start the escrow process in which a neutral third party manages…

108 - How Real Estate Appraisals Work

Dec 13, 2023 23m

In this episode we talk about how home appraisals work. In California, real estate appraisers are regulated by the Bureau of Real Estate Appraisers (BREA), and today we’re joined by BREA’s Bureau…

S1E7 107 - Legal & Documentation Matters

Nov 29, 2023 55m

In this episode we talk about what’s likely the most complex and most important part of the homebuying process. Topics covered include: The legal paperwork you’ll need to review and sign before…

106 - Making an Offer

Nov 15, 2023 59m

In this episode we talk about one of the most stressful and exciting parts of the homebuying process, making an offer on a home. Topics covered include: The mindset a first-time homebuyer should have…

105 - How to Find a Real Estate Agent

Nov 01, 2023 56m

There are a lot of professionals who are going to be involved in your home purchase. But, none is going to be more important to you than the one we talk about in Episode #105. This episode covers how…

S1E4 104 - First-Time Homebuyer Programs

Oct 18, 2023 17m

In Episode #104 we take a deep dive on all the assistance programs available to first-time homebuyers here in California. A representative from the California  Housing Finance Agency (CalHFA) joins…

S1E3 103 - How Down Payments Work

Oct 04, 2023 28m

Episode #103 gives you a close-up look at how down payments work. A National Association of Realtors survey in 2021 found that 29% of first-time homebuyers said the down payment was the most…

102 - How Mortgages Work

Sep 20, 2023 37m

We take a deep dive into home mortgages. This includes conventional, FHA and VA mortgages, as well as fixed-rate, adjustable-rate, and interest-only. We also discuss the difference between interest…

S1E1 101 - How Much Home Can I Afford?

Sep 06, 2023 44m

There’s nothing more important when buying a home than money. This episode focuses on helping you figure out how much home you can afford, and how to be comfortable with what you’re going to spend…

First Home - California Overview

Aug 31, 2023 1m Trailer

Whether you're a young professional looking to invest in your future, a couple ready to settle down and start a family, or someone starting a new chapter in your life, buying your first home is a…

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does First Home - California have?

First Home - California has published 17 episodes since August 2023, covering topics in Education, Government.

Is First Home - California still active?

First Home - California is currently highly active with new episodes semi-annually. Average episode length is 27m.

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