Podcast for first time homebuyers
Beginner to Buyer
First-time buyer? This is the podcast for you.
Tune in to hear advice and insights from experts and real homeowners so you can build confidence in your homebuying journey
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.
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.
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.
Episode 4
The mortgage
Qualifying for and signing a mortgage loan is a daunting process; this advice from a home lending advisor can help ensure a happy outcome.
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.
Episode 6
Finding your dream home
Drew and Jonathan Scott offer expert advice on how to know when you find your dream home.
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Start of carousel End of carouselMeet 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.

Season 2 coming soon
More real talk. More expertise. More of the episodes you love. Coming in 2023.
You're learning from one of the best

Beginner to Buyer has been ranked as one of the "10 Best Personal Finance Podcasts of 2022" by U.S. News & World Report.
Silver Davey award winner

Beginner to Buyer has won the 2022 Davey Silver Award for general education podcast series featuring information topics.
Award-winning technology

Chase MyHome® was recently named "Best Use of IT in Lending" at the FinTech Futures 22nd Annual Banking Tech Awards.
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