On the House

On the House

Author: Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation Language: English Episodes: 48
On the House is a resource for anyone thinking about buying a home, especially in Texas, where the process can feel overwhelming. This podcast breaks down the journey into understandable parts, from saving for a down payment to navigating closing paperwork. It’s produced by the Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation, a nonprofit organization with a practical mission: helping people access down payment grants and tax credits to make homeownership a reality. Episodes tackle common questions and misconceptions, offering clear explanations of financial terms and program eligibility. You’ll hear straightforward advice and real stories that demystify the path to owning a home. The goal is to provide listeners with reliable, actionable information, turning a complex life goal into a series of manageable steps. Tune in for conversations that feel like getting trusted guidance from an expert who wants you to succeed, not just sell you something. It’s a podcast dedicated to making the dream of a home feel genuinely attainable, focusing on the tools and knowledge that can help you get there. The tone is informative yet approachable, designed for first-time buyers or anyone who needs a refresher on the current landscape of affordable housing programs. Each discussion is grounded in the experience of an organization that has been directly involved in creating homeownership opportunities for Texans.
Episodes
Episode 38: A Conversation with David Northern [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 44:36
Local housing authorities provide critical housing resources to their communities, but do you know what kind of services they provide? In this episode, we sit down with David A. Northern Sr., President and CEO of the Hou…
Episode 37: Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:20
Hispanic Heritage Month began on September 15th and one of the ways we're celebrating is by highlighting the needs of Hispanic home buyers. Join us as we sit down with Clarissa Hernandez, a loan officer with Waterstone M…
Episode 36: Let's Talk About Title Insurance [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 42:31
If you've been looking into the homebuying process, you'll probably have seen a discussion or two about title insurance. But what is title insurance, and is it really worth the price? This week, Joniel LeVecque is pairin…
Episode 35: Interested in Interest Rates? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:00
Interest rates are playing a pivotal role in the housing market these days sparking curiosity from home buyers and sellers as to how mortgage interest rates are determined and if there is hope on the horizon for when the…
Episode 34: Looking Forward with Jed Guenther [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 44:45
Loan officers and REALTORS® -- Want to take a closer look at what might be in store for the housing market and the economy in general? Join us as we sit down with Jed Guenther with Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC to discuss…
Episode 32: Homeownership, Housing Counseling, and More with Avenue [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 52:43
As much as we LOVE talking about everything about homeownership, we know how intimidating the homebuying process can be, especially for first-time home buyers. That's why our very own Frank Duplechain sat down with Angel…
Episode 31: Housing Vouchers and Homeownership [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:30
Housing voucher programs are well known for their successes in helping households across the country secure affordable rental housing. But did you know that housing vouchers can be used towards a mortgage payment on a ho…
Episode 30: Todo Sobre Los Programas de TSAHC (En Español) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 16:39
¡Junio es el Mes de la Propiedad de Vivienda y lo celebramos trayendo a los hispanohablantes los conceptos básicos sobre la asistencia para el pago inicial y los programas de Certificado de Crédito Hipotecario! Acompáñan…
Episode 29: An Interview with Joy Horak-Brown [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 47:52
This week we’re turning our On the House spotlight to supportive housing, which plays a key role in helping families and individuals achieve housing stability so they can focus on other financial goals (like homeownershi…