Beginner to Buyer podcast series
First-time buyer? This is the podcast for you.
Tune in to hear insights from experts and real homeowners so you can build confidence in your homebuying journey
Season 1
Season 2
Season 1, Episode 1
Homeownership: Why it matters
Learn about the history and significance of homeownership in the United States — and gain an understanding of why knowledge is power during the entire homebuying process.
Season 1, Episode 2
Are you ready for homeownership?
The process of buying a home begins well before you go to your first open house. Get started here by examining your personal readiness for homeownership.
Season 1, Episode 3
How much can you afford?
So you're ready to buy a house! The next step is learning about the true costs and demystifying the financial process so you can figure out just how much house you can afford.
Season 1, Episode 4
The mortgage
Qualifying for and signing a mortgage loan is a daunting process; these insights from a home lending advisor can help ensure a happy outcome.
Season 1, Episode 5
Signing with an agent
Your real estate agent is the key player on your homebuying team. Here, Nadeska brings in an experienced agent to discuss how to assemble an all-around winning team.
Season 1, Episode 6
Finding your dream home
Drew and Jonathan Scott offer expert guidance on how to know when you find your dream home.
Season 2, Episode 1
Buying Your First Home: From Dream to Down Payment
Hear common questions from those thinking about buying a home. Learn how to enlist a home lending expert to determine your budget and how to think about home priorities from location to amenities.
Season 2, Episode 2
What You Need to Know About Interest Rates
How do you know if it’s a good time to buy a home? Begin to understand how to evaluate what you need to have in place to have success in each housing market.
Season 2, Episode 3
Your Real Estate Relationships
Hear tips from realtors on initial online browsing, to making lists of needs, and recommendations for what to look for in a realtor.
Season 2, Episode 4
Crunching the Numbers
Learn how to make sure you're financially prepared for your first home. Discover the financial benefits of owning a home and why it’s worth it to create a financial roadmap to achieve your goal.
Season 2, Episode 5
Truth or Myth: Common Misconceptions about Home Buying
There are many misconceptions about the details of homeownership if you’re starting the process of looking for a home. Learn the reality behind common myths.
Season 2, Episode 6
Stress to Satisfaction: The Psychology of Home Buying
Finding an agent who can be an advocate for all your needs and hear the details of how that can make a real difference in your search.
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Meet your host
Nadeska Alexis is a journalist, an Apple Music anchor and the host of the Beginner to Buyer podcast from Chase. She previously produced and co-hosted Complex Network’s daily hip-hop debate show, Everyday Struggle, and prior to that, worked as an editor and correspondent at MTV News.
As a homeowner, Nadeska gets how daunting the buying process can be — and, through Beginner to Buyer, she hopes to arm future buyers with the knowledge and confidence to help them achieve their goals.
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