Episodes 38
Avg. Duration 19m
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Apple Rating 5.0 (16)
Since Oct 2025
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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Welcome to Your First Home Podcast - I'm your host and homebuying expert Stacie Rihl and I've spent the last 8 years helping first-time homebuyers like you make their dreams of owning a home reality. Buckle up, because we're about to demystify the process and learn everything we should have been taught in school about the biggest and most exciting purchase you'll ever make. Your first home.

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37. How Much Do You Really Need For a Down Payment As a First-Time Home Buyer? 3-5% Down vs. 20% Down

Jun 10, 2026 20m Transcript

You've probably heard that you need 20% down to buy a house. And if you've done the math on what that actually looks like in 2026, it might feel impossible. The truth is, the 20% rule comes from a…

36. When to Start Looking for a House: The Step-by-Step Timeline for First-Time Homebuyers

Jun 03, 2026 16m Transcript

How far in advance should you actually start the home buying process? If you're someone who likes to have a plan before making a big decision, this episode maps out the full timeline: what to do more…

35. How to Save Money Buying a House in 2026: 3 Strategies First-Time Buyers Need to Know

May 27, 2026 17m Transcript

Buying a home is expensive, but it doesn't have to be as expensive as you think. In this episode, I'm breaking down three proven strategies to save money while buying a house, from being flexible on…

34. How Much of Your Income Should You Spend on a House? Budgeting Formulas for First-Time Buyers

May 20, 2026 16m Transcript

Setting a budget is one of the most confusing parts of buying your first home, especially when the advice you're hearing was written for a completely different housing market. In this episode, I…

33. How to Set a Realistic Budget for Your First Home (Without Going House Poor)

May 13, 2026 20m Transcript

How do you actually set a budget for buying a house: one that works for your real life and not just what a lender says you qualify for? In this episode, I'm walking you through the exact process I…

32. The Hidden Costs of Buying a House That No One Warns You About

May 06, 2026 21m Transcript

Buying a house is one of the most exciting things you'll ever do, but it comes with costs that most first-time buyers don't see coming. And when your bank account is already feeling light from the…

31. Will the Housing Market Crash in 2026? What First-Time Buyers Actually Need to Know

Apr 29, 2026 17m Transcript

You've probably seen the headlines: home prices are shifting, interest rates have been bouncing around, and it feels like every article is telling you something different about whether now is the…

30. 7 Best Pieces of Advice and Tips for First-Time Homebuyers

Apr 22, 2026 14m Transcript

Buying a house doesn't come with an instruction manual, and most of us were never taught how to do this. So if you're feeling lost on where to start, that's not your fault. In this episode, I'm…

29. Is Buying a House Worth It in 2026? The Truth First-Time Buyers Need to Hear

Apr 15, 2026 12m

Is it actually smarter to rent right now instead of buying a home? With higher interest rates at 6.5% and rising home prices, I sat down and ran the numbers, and what I found honestly surprised me.…

28. The Best Mortgage Lenders for First-time Homebuyers

Apr 08, 2026 17m

How do you actually choose the right mortgage lender when every option looks the same online? In this episode, I break down what matters when picking a lender so you don't end up with delays, bad…

27. Moving Cities? Your 3-Step Action Plan for Relocating and Buying a House

Apr 01, 2026 18m

Thinking about relocating and buying a house at the same time? In this episode, I break down the 3-step plan to help you navigate both without feeling rushed or making a decision you regret. I also…

26. When Is the BEST and WORST Time to Buy a House?

Mar 25, 2026 20m

Trying to figure out the best time of year to buy a house? In this episode, I break down how the market changes throughout the year so you can understand when it's easier to buy, when it's more…

25. 7 Steps to Take Before Buying a Home

Mar 18, 2026 18m

Wondering what you should actually do before you start touring homes? In this episode, I share the 7 steps my husband and I took before buying our home and why doing this prep work ahead of time made…

24. Should You Use a Physician Loan to Buy Your First Home?

Mar 11, 2026 20m

Thinking about using a physician loan to buy your first home? In this episode, I'm breaking down how physician loans actually work, what you can typically expect, and the pros and cons you need to…

23. What Are Closing Costs? How to Negotiate Them Before You Buy

Mar 04, 2026 10m

Wondering how much cash you actually need to buy a home beyond your down payment? In this episode, I'm breaking down what closing costs are, why they're required, and how you can prepare for them…

22. 3 Things I Wish I Knew Before Buying My First Home

Feb 25, 2026 15m

When I bought my first home, I had already been a real estate agent for 4 years. I had walked dozens of clients through the process and thought I knew exactly what to expect, but the reality of being…

21. Buying a House with a VA Loan (Biggest Myths Busted!) with Lauren Davis + Todd Sevier

Feb 18, 2026 30m

There are so many misconceptions about VA loans. I still hear listing agents call them "weak offers." I still hear buyers say, "I already used my VA loan once, so I can't use it again." And I…

20. The Step-by-Step Timeline for Buying Your First Home

Feb 11, 2026 16m

Buying your first home is a big decision, and no one really explains how the timeline works or what happens before you ever step foot into a showing. In this episode, I break down the full timeline…

19. Is an FHA Loan Right for You? What First-Time Buyers Need to Know

Feb 04, 2026 22m

A lot of buyers hear "FHA loan" and assume it's automatically the best option for first-time homebuyers, but that's not always true. In this episode, I break down what FHA loans actually are, who…

18. The First-Time Buyer's Guide to Turning Your Home Into an Investment

Jan 28, 2026 21m

A lot of people buy their first home thinking, "Maybe I'll rent this out someday." But then a few years later, they realize the numbers don't work, the location isn't right, or the property just…

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