{"id":29800,"date":"2025-09-02T16:12:25","date_gmt":"2025-09-02T22:12:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.richmondamerican.com\/blog\/?p=29800"},"modified":"2025-09-22T15:41:01","modified_gmt":"2025-09-22T21:41:01","slug":"real-estate-podcasts-for-homebuyers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.richmondamerican.com\/blog\/real-estate-podcasts-for-homebuyers\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Real Estate Podcasts for New & Aspiring Homebuyers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Buying your first home is an exciting milestone, and it\u2019s one that takes careful planning and dedication to achieve. From keeping your credit score on track<\/a> to saving up for a down payment<\/a>, there are a lot of factors to consider, so it\u2019s a good idea to learn more about the buying and financing processes. But where do you start? And how do you find the time? Try real estate podcasts!<\/strong> They\u2019re not just for daily news briefs, health and wellness tips, or true crime stories. They can also be a way to dip your toes into a new topic without investing money or even a great deal of time, since many of us listen while doing other things, like navigating a commute, cooking dinner, or folding laundry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We\u2019ve rounded up a few popular shows that touch on homebuying and many of the issues that contribute to mortgage-readiness: building up your savings, budgeting, protecting your credit, and more. By listening to a variety of voices and opinions, you may gain a level of comfort with the jargon and concepts involved in homebuying, so you can ask informed questions when you reach out to professionals like your real estate agent<\/a>, loan officer, financial advisor, or attorney.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep in mind:<\/strong> Real estate podcasts are mainly infotainment. None of these programs should be used as a substitute for professional financial advice! They provide general information only, which may not apply to your individual circumstances. The opinions and ideas presented belong solely to the show creators and publishers, who are not affiliated with Richmond American Homes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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For real answers to your mortgage questions, contact a loan officer at HomeAmerican Mortgage Corporation<\/a> (HMC): 866.400.7126<\/a><\/strong> (see licensing info<\/a>). You can also get a loan estimate<\/a> online and browse our library of free homebuyer guides<\/a>\u2014including 8 Credit Score Management Tips<\/a> and HMC\u2019s Mortgage Quick-reference Guide<\/a>.    <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

1) <\/em>Real Estate Today<\/em><\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Presented by the National Association of REALTORS,\u00ae Real Estate Today is a podcast (and radio show) about homebuying, home selling, and homeownership. It\u2019s been on the air since 2009.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Where to start? <\/strong>Navigating the Housing Market as a First-Time Home Buyer<\/a>
This episode provides first-time buyers with actionable advice for how to successfully purchase a home. Some topics they touch on include crafting a housing budget, saving for a down payment, and accounting for closing costs<\/a> in the home purchase.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Other episodes of interest:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n