The Housing Market Is Rigged (Here's How to Beat It) With David Sidoni
Author: Andrew Giancola
May 6, 2026
Duration: 1:09:46
What if the thing keeping you out of the housing market is not the market at all but the advice you have been given?
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What You'll Learn in This Episode
Why the 20% down payment rule is outdated and what first-time buyers are actually putting down today
The zero down loan options that still exist in 2026 and who actually qualifies for them
Why PMI is not the devil and the real math behind what it actually costs per month
How to stack down payment assistance programs, seller credits, and rate buydowns to dramatically cut your upfront costs
The six-column formula that shows why waiting for the market to crash is costing most buyers more than they realize
How seller concessions work and exactly when to ask for them during the negotiation process
The one housing market stat that matters more than interest rates or home prices
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Question for you:
Are you currently waiting to buy a home or actively trying to get in? Where are you on the home buying journey right now? Just starting, actively saving, under contract, or still on the fence? Drop your stage in the comments and tell us what your next move is.
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