AAR17 - Our Home Buying Experience

AAR17 - Our Home Buying Experience

Author: By Andrew Sather, Stephen Morris, and Evan Raidt | Stock Market Guide to Buying Stocks September 30, 2025 Duration: 47:29
You can find Evan's custom spreadsheet by going to http://Einvestingforbeginners.com/homebuying In this episode, Evan Raidt and Andrew Sather dive deep into the personal and transparent journey of buying a first home. Evan details the step-by-step process he and his wife underwent, from saving 30-40% of their income post-college to navigating the complexities of home-buying. The discussion includes budget strategies, financial decisions, and unexpected hurdles. Additionally, Evan highlights the importance of honest communication in partnerships, hiring the right realtor, and getting a professional home inspection. He also introduces a free home-buying calculator to help future homeowners plan effectively. The episode concludes with Evan inviting listeners to ask questions for a future follow-up session. 00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome 00:19 Personal Home Buying Journey Begins 01:50 Financial Planning and Budgeting 08:35 Deciding to Buy a Home 09:59 Exploring Home Options and Tools 16:32 Choosing a New Home 21:48 Starting the Closing Process 22:27 Making the Earnest Money Deposit 23:54 Navigating Financial Scrutiny 25:14 Securing Home Insurance 25:49 Importance of Home Inspection 29:39 Finalizing the Purchase 31:01 Mistakes to Avoid as a First-Time Home Buyer 36:04 Understanding Realtor Roles 40:38 Q&A and Final Thoughts Timestamps are generated by artificial intelligence, and are not 100% accurate depending on the platform used for listening. Today’s show is sponsored by: Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SHOPIFY.COM/beginners⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to start selling with Shopify today. Squeeze the most out of your Summer with Liquid I.V. Tear. Pour. Live More. Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LIQUID-IV DOT COM⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and get 20% off your first order with code INVESTING at checkout. Leesa has a lineup of beautifully crafted mattresses tailored to how you sleep – without the luxury price tag. Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Leesa.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, promo code INVESTING for 25% off mattresses PLUS an extra $50 off. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Go to ⁠⁠⁠tesbros.com⁠⁠⁠ and use code POD15 for 15% off your first order. For our EXCLUSIVE GIVEAWAY, and your chance to win a DIY PPF Full Body Wrap kit tailored to your ride, simply go to this link: ⁠⁠https://station.page/tesbros/contest/theinvestingfor⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Have questions? Send them to Evan at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠evan@einvestingforbeginners.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ SUBSCRIBE TO THE SHOW ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Amazon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tunein Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Navigating the stock market can feel like deciphering a foreign language, but it doesn't have to. The Investing for Beginners Podcast-Your Path to Financial Freedom, hosted by Andrew Sather, Stephen Morris, and Evan Raidt, exists to translate that complexity into clear, actionable understanding. This isn't about get-rich-quick schemes; it's a practical guide built on foundational principles. Each episode breaks down how successful, long-term strategies actually work, focusing on core approaches like value investing and dividend growth investing. You'll also hear how elements of growth investing and trend following can fit into a thoughtful plan. The hosts delve into the psychological side of the market, discussing how to recognize and potentially benefit from the emotional swings that drive prices, rather than being driven by them. Tuning into this podcast provides a structured education in buying stocks with confidence, moving from uncertainty to a place where you can make your own informed decisions. It’s a steady resource for anyone building their financial literacy from the ground up, aiming to turn the intimidating world of investing into a manageable part of their journey toward greater independence.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

The Investing for Beginners Podcast - Your Path to Financial Freedom
Podcast Episodes
AAR16 - How to Avoid the Hype [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:46
In this episode of 'At Any Rate,' host Evan Raidt is joined by financial expert Dave Ahern to discuss the hype and overconfidence prevalent in the stock market. They explore how excitement around phenomena like AI can dr…
The TikTok Effect: 4 Social Media Stocks to Watch Right Now [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 52:32
In this episode, Dave and Andrew delve into the recent news surrounding TikTok's influence on social media stocks. They discuss the potential impact of TikTok's proposed US-China split and analyze how it might affect oth…
The Stocks Behind Everyday Life [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:40
In this episode, Andrew and Dave discuss stocks that listeners encounter in their everyday lives. Starting from morning routines involving Keurig coffee and Crest toothpaste, they delve into companies like Dr. Pepper, Ke…
AAR15 - Avoiding Financial Biases with John De Goey [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 45:20
In this episode of 'At Any Rate,' host Evan Raidt is joined by John De Goey, author of 'Bull Shift,' host of 'Make Better Wealth Decisions Podcast,' and a respected portfolio manager. John shares his extensive journey to…
Mastering Earnings Calls and Reports: Essential Tips for Beginners [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:50
In this episode of the 'Investing for Beginners' podcast, Andrew and Dave dive deep into the world of earnings calls and reports. They cover the basics of what an earnings call is, the importance of the SEC's 10-K and 10…
AAR14 - Stock Downturns w/ Passive Investing - How You Are Affected [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 49:33
In this podcast episode, Evan Raidt and Andrew Sather discuss how to handle downturns in the stock market. They explore the natural cycles of the market, explaining the concept of downturns and market corrections. Andrew…
Where Investors Fail Most Often [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 49:37
In this episode, Andrew and Dave delve into the world of behavioral finance by analyzing Charlie Munger's famous speech, 'The Psychology of Human Misjudgment.' The hosts discuss various cognitive biases that influence in…

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