The 1st Time Homebuyer Show w/ Gizmo by House Rich

Hosted by Dave Ball @HouseRichDave

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Jul 2024

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Giz (the world's cutest dog) & I (experience as a lender, underwriter & Realtor) walk about talk about various home buying news and breakdown mortgage tips and tricks. Between the 2 of use we've help 100s of 1st time homebuyer in real life; we just dont talk about it into a mic. Come walk w/ us & Lets go get those keys !!! -HouseRichDave & Giz

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July 2, 202427 min

191: Why is the underwriting process so ruff

Use my network to find a realtor (that doesn't suck) near you https://homeandmoney.com/houserichdave/ Gizmo and I explain why the mortgage underwriting process takes so long by covering the steps in the underwriting process, the underwriting timeline and common errors that can lead to delays. This is a show for millennial first time home buyers looking to buy their 1st home and build generational wealth through real estate. Real estate is a way to build black wealth and close the wealth gap. 🏠🏡🔑🗝️🏠🏡🔑🗝️🏠🏡🔑🗝️Important info below ⤵️ 🤠I'm a Realtor in Dallas, TX. If you're looking to move to the Dallas, TX area or a local looking to buy I'd love to help. I'm Veteran (Go Navy!!) and have helped 100s of Texas (and out of towners) buy homes in my pervious life in the mortgage industry (I'm a guidelines nerd). Reach out to work with me. 🏡World's Best Home Buying Tips: https://www.youtube.com/@Homebuyingtips 🎙️My Podcast. Homebuying tips on the go: Search on wherever you get podcasts 📚 New to the page? Start here for 2023 mortgage guidelines https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjFvxi72ii9j_J6dfqhvExAhE5lF5otgx David Ball Dallas Texas Real Estate Agent | Texas Real Estate License: 800326 📽️📺📹🎥 TikTok- https://www.tiktok.com/@houserichdave IG- https://www.instagram.com/houserichdave/ @houserichdave daveballjr@gmail.com

June 25, 202412 min

190: Sniffing out junk fees & how to reduce them yourself

Giz and I talk about the CFPB looking to eliminate "junk fees" from mortgage lenders and how you can reduce them yourself my understanding how to read a loan estimate. We talk about. We also talk about common mistake 1st time homebuyer make when looking at quotes from lenders. This is a show for millennial first time home buyers looking to buy their 1st home and build generational wealth through real estate. Real estate is a way to build black wealth and close the wealth gap. 🏠🏡🔑🗝️🏠🏡🔑🗝️🏠🏡🔑🗝️Important info below ⤵️ 🤠I'm a Realtor in Dallas, TX. If you're looking to move to the Dallas, TX area or a local looking to buy I'd love to help. I'm Veteran (Go Navy!!) and have helped 100s of Texas (and out of towners) buy homes in my pervious life in the mortgage industry (I'm a guidelines nerd). Reach out to work with me. 🏡World's Best Home Buying Tips: https://www.youtube.com/@Homebuyingtips 🎙️My Podcast. Homebuying tips on the go: Search on wherever you get podcasts 📚 New to the page? Start here for 2023 mortgage guidelines https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjFvxi72ii9j_J6dfqhvExAhE5lF5otgx David Ball Dallas Texas Real Estate Agent | Texas Real Estate License: 800326 📽️📺📹🎥 TikTok- https://www.tiktok.com/@houserichdave IG- https://www.instagram.com/houserichdave/ @houserichdave daveballjr@gmail.com

June 18, 202420 min

189: Brokers v Big Banks/Direct Lenders, who's top dog?

Gizmo and I discuss the pros and cons if first time home buyers using a mortgage broker versus a big bank or direct lender when getting a home loan. Some of the items we cover are *seller perception *Does a mortgage broker or bank close loans quicker *Do mortgage brokers or banks have better loan programs *Common misperception *Why oversight on lenders matters This is a show for millennial first time home buyers looking to buy their 1st home and build generational wealth through real estate. Real estate is a way to build black wealth and close the wealth gap. 🏠🏡🔑🗝️🏠🏡🔑🗝️🏠🏡🔑🗝️Important info below ⤵️ 🤠I'm a Realtor in Dallas, TX. If you're looking to move to the Dallas, TX area or a local looking to buy I'd love to help. I'm Veteran (Go Navy!!) and have helped 100s of Texas (and out of towners) buy homes in my pervious life in the mortgage industry (I'm a guidelines nerd). Reach out to work with me. 🏡World's Best Home Buying Tips: https://www.youtube.com/@Homebuyingtips 🎙️My Podcast. Homebuying tips on the go: Search on wherever you get podcasts 📚 New to the page? Start here for 2023 mortgage guidelines https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjFvxi72ii9j_J6dfqhvExAhE5lF5otgx David Ball Dallas Texas Real Estate Agent | Texas Real Estate License: 800326 📽️📺📹🎥 TikTok- https://www.tiktok.com/@houserichdave IG- https://www.instagram.com/houserichdave/ @houserichdave daveballjr@gmail.com

June 13, 202419 min

188: Is home maintenance really that ruff on FTBHs? The 2024 USA Today survey says...

Giz and i discuss the 2024 USA today maintenance survey covering topics such as -annual home maintenance costs -How much homeowners spend yearly on maintenance -Hidden maintenance costs -Tips for new homeowners to reduce maintenance expenses This is a show for millennial first time home buyers looking to buy their 1st home and build generational wealth through real estate. Real estate is a way to build black wealth and close the wealth gap. 🏠🏡🔑🗝️🏠🏡🔑🗝️🏠🏡🔑🗝️Important info below ⤵️ 🤠I'm a Realtor in Dallas, TX. If you're looking to move to the Dallas, TX area or a local looking to buy I'd love to help. I'm Veteran (Go Navy!!) and have helped 100s of Texas (and out of towners) buy homes in my pervious life in the mortgage industry (I'm a guidelines nerd). Reach out to work with me. 🏡World's Best Home Buying Tips: https://www.youtube.com/@Homebuyingtips 🎙️My Podcast. Homebuying tips on the go: Search on wherever you get podcasts 📚 New to the page? Start here for 2023 mortgage guidelines https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjFvxi72ii9j_J6dfqhvExAhE5lF5otgx David Ball Dallas Texas Real Estate Agent | Texas Real Estate License: 800326 📽️📺📹🎥 TikTok- https://www.tiktok.com/@houserichdave IG- https://www.instagram.com/houserichdave/ @houserichdave daveballjr@gmail.com

June 11, 202414 min

187: What to do if you can no longer afford your mortgage payment & why it increases

Gizmo and I talk about the components of your mortgage payment (Principal, interest taxes, insurance and HOA dues) and which ones are likely to increase. What to watch out for with new construction homes when it comes to property taxes and solutions if you get into a pinch and cant afford your mortgage payment This is a show for millennial first time home buyers looking to buy their 1st home and build generational wealth through real estate. Real estate is a way to build black wealth and close the wealth gap. 🏠🏡🔑🗝️🏠🏡🔑🗝️🏠🏡🔑🗝️Important info below ⤵️ 🤠I'm a Realtor in Dallas, TX. If you're looking to move to the Dallas, TX area or a local looking to buy I'd love to help. I'm Veteran (Go Navy!!) and have helped 100s of Texas (and out of towners) buy homes in my pervious life in the mortgage industry (I'm a guidelines nerd). Reach out to work with me. 🏡World's Best Home Buying Tips: https://www.youtube.com/@Homebuyingtips 🎙️My Podcast. Homebuying tips on the go: Search on wherever you get podcasts 📚 New to the page? Start here for 2023 mortgage guidelines https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjFvxi72ii9j_J6dfqhvExAhE5lF5otgx David Ball Dallas Texas Real Estate Agent | Texas Real Estate License: 800326 📽️📺📹🎥 TikTok- https://www.tiktok.com/@houserichdave IG- https://www.instagram.com/houserichdave/ @houserichdave daveballjr@gmail.com

June 6, 202413 min

186: Evaluating a neighborhood as a 1st time homebuyer (visual episode)

This episode is very visual here in the YouTube link to see what I’m talking about: https://youtu.be/4iNV0x8d514?si=nq6-Y0wYeny6hW03 When touring a property make sure you are examining the neighborhood around the house because you don't want to love the house but hate the neighborhood. I explore everything from tips on evaluating where your HOA money is going, accessing neighbors landscaping to how to identify upcoming construction. This is a show for millennial first time home buyers looking to buy their 1st home and build generational wealth through real estate. Real estate is a way to build black wealth and close the wealth gap. 🏠🏡🔑🗝️🏠🏡🔑🗝️🏠🏡🔑🗝️Important info below ⤵️ 🤠I'm a Realtor in Dallas, TX. If you're looking to move to the Dallas, TX area or a local looking to buy I'd love to help. I'm Veteran (Go Navy!!) and have helped 100s of Texas (and out of towners) buy homes in my pervious life in the mortgage industry (I'm a guidelines nerd). Reach out to work with me. 🏡World's Best Home Buying Tips: https://www.youtube.com/@Homebuyingtips 🎙️My Podcast. Homebuying tips on the go: Search on wherever you get podcasts 📚 New to the page? Start here for 2023 mortgage guidelines https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjFvxi72ii9j_J6dfqhvExAhE5lF5otgx David Ball Dallas Texas Real Estate Agent | Texas Real Estate License: 800326 📽️📺📹🎥 TikTok- https://www.tiktok.com/@houserichdave IG- https://www.instagram.com/houserichdave/ @houserichdave

June 4, 202416 min

185: 9 Things 1st time homebuyers over look during a property tour (visual episode)

Hey I'm back. **This is kind of a visual episode, see her for the Youtube link if you want to see what I'm referring to. https://youtu.be/0XKPpThZJKg I cover things 1st time homebuyers often overlooks when touring a property. I cover what to look for inside an outside of the home from checking the gradient of the property to giving a good hard look (or smell) as to why that good smelling candle is lit in the home. Looking for a home in Dallas? Schedule a call w/ me: https://calendly.com/houserich/dfw Outside of Dallas? Connect w/ a dope Realtor in your local market: https://homeandmoney.com/houserichdave/ This is a show for millennial first time home buyers looking to buy their 1st home and build generational wealth through real estate. Real estate is a way to build black wealth and close the wealth gap. 🏠🏡🔑🗝️🏠🏡🔑🗝️🏠🏡🔑🗝️Important info below ⤵️ 🤠I'm a Realtor in Dallas, TX. If you're looking to move to the Dallas, TX area or a local looking to buy I'd love to help. I'm Veteran (Go Navy!!) and have helped 100s of Texas (and out of towners) buy homes in my pervious life in the mortgage industry (I'm a guidelines nerd). Reach out to work with me. 🏡World's Best Home Buying Tips: https://www.youtube.com/@Homebuyingtips 🎙️My Podcast. Homebuying tips on the go: Search on wherever you get podcasts 📚 New to the page? Start here for 2023 mortgage guidelines https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjFvxi72ii9j_J6dfqhvExAhE5lF5otgx David Ball Dallas Texas Real Estate Agent | Texas Real Estate License: 800326 📽️📺📹🎥 TikTok- https://www.tiktok.com/@houserichdave IG- https://www.instagram.com/houserichdave/ @houserichdave

June 4, 20244 min

Season 4 update: I’m back w/ a friend

Things going forward

April 16, 202413 min

184: 9 places that'll pay you to move there; including one giving $19K

I breakdown the article from realtor.com where they list 9 cities that will provide people that move there money whether they buy a home or not. Looking for a home in Dallas? Schedule a call w/ me: https://calendly.com/houserich/dfw Outside of Dallas? Connect w/ a dope Realtor in your local market: https://homeandmoney.com/houserichdave/ "These Places Will Pay You Tens of Thousands To Move There—but How Much Will It Really Cost You? Those struggling to come up with a down payment for a home or their first month’s rent plus security deposit might be relieved to know there are places in America that are paying people to relocate there. Some smaller cities and states are offering incentives, worth up to $15,000, to those who can work remotely to move there. While relocation incentive packages vary greatly, some are throwing in cash, free gym memberships, museum passes—and even dinner with the mayor. These incentives appear to be working. More than 50,000 people applied for these programs in 2023, according to the online marketplace MakeMyMove.com, as reported by CNN." Looking for a home in Dallas? Schedule a call w/ me: https://calendly.com/houserich/dfw Outside of Dallas? Connect w/ a dope Realtor in your local market: https://homeandmoney.com/houserichdave/ This is a show for millennial first time home buyers looking to buy their 1st home and build generational wealth through real estate. Real estate is a way to build black wealth and close the wealth gap. 🏠🏡🔑🗝️🏠🏡🔑🗝️🏠🏡🔑🗝️Important info below ⤵️ 🤠I'm a Realtor in Dallas, TX. If you're looking to move to the Dallas, TX area or a local looking to buy I'd love to help. I'm Veteran (Go Navy!!) and have helped 100s of Texas (and out of towners) buy homes in my pervious life in the mortgage industry (I'm a guidelines nerd). Reach out to work with me. 🤠In the DFW market? Schedule a planning call- https://calendly.com/houserich ⭐If you're looking for a top realtor in your area I can help you with that too. https://calendly.com/houserich/ 📧 hello@houserichshow.com 🏡World's Best Home Buying Tips: https://www.youtube.com/@Homebuyingtips 🎙️My Podcast. Homebuying tips on the go: https://www.houserichshow.com/ 🏠Join my email list and get a FREE credit repair guideline: https://houserichdave.myflodesk.com/newsletter 📚 New to the page? Start here for 2023 mortgage guidelines https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjFvxi72ii9j_J6dfqhvExAhE5lF5otgx David Ball Dallas Texas Real Estate Agent | Texas Real Estate License: 800326 📽️📺📹🎥

April 2, 202414 min

183: Biden's $10,000 homebuyer credit & the state of the housing market

I breakdown president plan for the housing market as discussed during his state of the union speech. Looking for a home in Dallas? Schedule a call w/ me: https://calendly.com/houserich/dfw Outside of Dallas? Connect w/ a dope Realtor in your local market: https://homeandmoney.com/houserichdave/ During his State of the Union Address, President Biden will call on Congressional Republicans to end years of inaction and pass legislation to lower costs by providing a $10,000 tax credit for first-time homebuyers and people who sell their starter homes; build and renovate more than 2 million homes; and lower rental costs. President Biden also announced new steps to lower homebuying and refinancing closing costs and crack down on corporate actions that rip off renters. https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/03/11/fact-sheet-the-presidents-budget-cuts-housing-costs-boosts-supply-and-expands-access-to-affordable-housing/ This is a show for millennial first time home buyers looking to buy their 1st home and build generational wealth through real estate. Real estate is a way to build black wealth and close the wealth gap. 🏠🏡🔑🗝️🏠🏡🔑🗝️🏠🏡🔑🗝️Important info below ⤵️ 🤠I'm a Realtor in Dallas, TX. If you're looking to move to the Dallas, TX area or a local looking to buy I'd love to help. I'm Veteran (Go Navy!!) and have helped 100s of Texas (and out of towners) buy homes in my pervious life in the mortgage industry (I'm a guidelines nerd). Reach out to work with me. 🤠In the DFW market? Schedule a planning call- https://calendly.com/houserich ⭐If you're looking for a top realtor in your area I can help you with that too. https://calendly.com/houserich/ 📧 hello@houserichshow.com 🏡World's Best Home Buying Tips: https://www.youtube.com/@Homebuyingtips 🎙️My Podcast. Homebuying tips on the go: https://www.houserichshow.com/ 🏠Join my email list and get a FREE credit repair guideline: https://houserichdave.myflodesk.com/newsletter 📚 New to the page? Start here for 2023 mortgage guidelines https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjFvxi72ii9j_J6dfqhvExAhE5lF5otgx David Ball Dallas Texas Real Estate Agent | Texas Real Estate License: 800326 📽️📺📹🎥 TikTok- https://www.tiktok.com/@houserichdave IG- https://www.instagram.com/houserichdave/ @houserichdave