Welcome to The Smart Homebuying Podcast! This is the podcast for parents who are ready to create a lasting foundation for their family. If you’re dreaming of a safe, stable home that you can truly call your own, where your kids can grow up with confidence and security, you’re in the right place.
I’m Laura—a mom of two, a proud homeowner, and a dedicated homebuying coach here to help you achieve more than just a house. This journey is about building a secure future, investing in generational wealth, and finding that feeling of independence and accomplishment. You’ve worked hard, saved, and dreamed, and now I’m here to make sure those dreams come to life in the best way possible.
Each week, three times a week, I’ll share solo episodes packed with actionable tips and invite experts to discuss everything from budgeting and finding a trustworthy agent to avoiding the common mistakes that can hold families back. This podcast is designed to empower you with the knowledge and confidence to make smart, future-focused decisions that align with your family’s biggest goals.
And yes, I’m here as the real me—Hispanic immigrant, fun-loving mom, and friend who understands just how much this journey matters. I keep things honest, straightforward, and always with your family’s dreams in mind. I’ll even throw in some Spanglish here and there to keep it lively—because buying a home doesn’t have to be stiff and serious; it can be exciting, empowering, and yes, even a little fun!
If you’re ready to take the leap, secure your family’s future, and reach that dream of homeownership with confidence, join me every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Let’s take one step closer to the home—and the life—you deserve.
Tune in to The Smart Homebuying Podcast and start building the future you’ve always dreamed of!
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"I have literally listened to every single podcast you've put out! Your podcast gave me the confidence and knowledge to be serious about being a first-time home buyer! Truly, I wouldn't be where I am today if I hadn't learned so much to make me feel like it was a realistic possibility. More importantly, they made me feel like I didn't have to navigate this stuff alone. Even though I never met you or had a convo with you or any of your guests, I always felt like I had an expert on my side."
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Podcast Episodes
How To Buy A Home In A Super Competitive Market like Austin Texas with Libby Arnold – The First Time Home Buyer Podcast – Episode 113
Title Libby Arnold is a realtor in North Austin and its surrounding suburbs. She is passionate about homeownership and client education and enjoys using her background in the biological sciences to advise her clients with a data-based approach. Get In Touch With Our Guest Today If you’d like to…
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Why You Need An Agent That Sells 100s of Properties, with Roselin Rosario – The First Time Home Buyer Podcast – Episode 112
Title Roselin Rosario is a top real estate agent helping home buyers through the central Florida area. She would love nothing more than the opportunity to help you buy your first home. Get In Touch With Our Guest Today If you’d like to get in touch with our guest today,…
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Why You Should Always Work With a Home Inspector That Offers Warranties, with David Klima – The First Time Home Buyer Podcast – Episode 111
Title David Klima is the co-founder of InspectedHouses.com, a platform used by Sellers, Buyers, Inspectors and Realtors to change the current culture of how real estate is sold, and in the process give everyone involved in the transaction valuable benefits. Get In Touch With Our Guest Today If you’d like…
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Why You Don’t Need 20% Down Payment To Buy Your First Home, with Holden Lewis – The First Time Home Buyer Podcast – Episode 110
Title Holden Lewis is NerdWallet’s authority on mortgages and real estate. He has reported about mortgages and housing since 2001, covering mortgage rates, trends in the housing market, and home buying and selling strategies. Get In Touch With Our Guest Today If you’d like to get in touch with our…
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Why You Need To Work With An Agent That Values His Clients More Than His Commission, with Peter Gustis – The First Time Home Buyer Podcast – Episode 109
Title Peter has been a top realtor since 2006 in the Southern Pennsylvania area. When he is representing home buyers he makes sure they have the best home buying experience possible guiding them through every step of the process and working with the best professionals. Get In Touch With Our…
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Why You Need To Work With The Most Reputable Experts In Your Area, with Misty Soldwisch – The First Time Home Buyer Podcast – Episode 108
Title Misty Soldwisch is a real estate agent and broker in Central Iowa that has worked with hundreds and hundreds of first time home buyers! Her goal is to take every individual step of the real estate process and make it BETTER than what everyone else does! Get In Touch…
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The Top 3 Reasons Why COVID Has Made More People Buy Homes, with Maria Holland – The First Time Home Buyer Podcast – Episode 107
Title Maria Holland is an expert real estate agent. As a native Nashvillian, she has a wealth of knowledge of Nashville, Tennessee and its surrounding communities and schools. Maria works hard at helping you simplify the process and she has a true passion for taking care of her clients down…
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How To Present A Strong Offer When Buying Your First Home, with Lori Jones – The First Time Home Buyer Podcast – Episode 106
Title Lori Jones has been a top producing Keller Williams Real Estate Agent in the Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas area for 10 years. She has helped hundreds of buyers and sellers find their dream home and she is looking forward to share her top tips for first time home buyers. Get…
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Why It’s Better To Work With Local Professionals, With Rachel Major – The First Time Home Buyer Podcast – Episode 105
Title Rachel Major is the CEO and Associate Broker of Major Homes, established in 2014 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. She helps buyers and sellers make informed, confident choices while empowering them to make educated real estate decisions. Get In Touch With Our Guest Today If you’d like to get in…
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The Top 5 Characteristics of a Great Real Estate Agent, with Linda Zimmerhanzel – The First Time Home Buyer Podcast – Episode 104
Title Linda Zimmerhanzel grew up in Hawaii but now calls San Antonio home. After careers in television news and as fiction author, she established a boutique real estate brokerage, Concierge Realty of SA, in 2018 where she and her agents ‘make a difference’ for their clients. As broker, she specializes…
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Why You Need To Read Every Word Of Your Real Estate Contracts, with Aaron Marshall – The First Time Home Buyer Podcast – Episode 103
Title Aaron Marshall is a former real estate agent and investor who has sold over 1500 homes, and done over 250 flips. He has also purchased a home almost in every way you can and today he is on the show to share with us everything that he has learned….
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How To Access The Billions Of Dollars of Free Money Available to First Time Home Buyers, with Rob Chrane – The First Time Home Buyer Podcast – Episode 102
Title Rob Chrane has more than 30 years of experience as a top producer and executive in the real estate and mortgage finance industries. Recognizing a unique need, Chrane launched Down Payment Resource to connect eligible homebuyers and eligible properties with hard-to-find down payment programs. Get In Touch With Our…
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What Are The Top Home Buying Myths That Every Home Buyer Should Know About, with Brad Korn – The First Time Home Buyer Podcast – Episode 101
Title Brad Korn has sold over 2,900 homes in his 29 year career. He has been featured on HGTV’s, “My House Is Worth What?”. He is also the co-author of the book “E-Myth Real Estate Agent with Michael Gerber”. Get In Touch With Our Guest Today If you’d like to…
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Why You Don’t Need To Save 20% Down To Buy Your First Home, with Nick Krautter – The First Time Home Buyer Podcast – Episode 100
Title Nick Krautter is a successful real estate agent and team leader in Portland, Oregon. He believes that buying your home is one of the most important events in your life this is why he makes sure you have the best information, representation and education before you Get In Touch…
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3 Tips To Find A Great Real Estate Agent, with Mikki Ramey – The First Time Home Buyer Podcast – Episode 99
Title Mikki Ramey is the broker and owner of Healthy Realty, based in Charleston where she has served for over 12 years. She started her business by helping first-time homebuyers who were medical students or medical residents. Get In Touch With Our Guest Today If you’d like to get in…
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2 Stories That Explain Why You Shouldn’t Make An Emotional Decision When Buying Your Home, with Jon Bolton – The First Time Home Buyer Podcast – Episode 98
Title Jon Bolton is the owner of Inspectagator, an inspection company based in Oviedo, Florida. He has been doing home inspections since 1998 and he loves working with first time home buyers. Get In Touch With Our Guest Today If you’d like to get in touch with our guest today,…
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How To Accurately Negotiate Your Offer Price, with Lee Eckroth – The First Time Home Buyer Podcast – Episode 97
Title Lee Eckroth is the founder and CEO of Majordomo.com, a tool that helps you understand a property’s condition and estimate the maintenance and repair costs. He started Majordomo after spending 16+ years as a top producing real estate agent participating in 750+ transactions. Get In Touch If you’d like…
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Why Your Need And Agent That Will Fight For You, With Jeffrey Saad – The First Time Home Buyer Podcast – Episode 96
Title Jeffrey Saad is a real estate agent based in Los Angeles, California, that has closed to a billion dollars in sales. Regardless of the size of the transaction, his sole focus is to exceed the clients every expectation! Get In Touch With Our Guest Today If you’d like to…
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Why You Should Get Represented By A Buyers Agent, with Matt Antonio – The First Time Home Buyer Podcast – Episode 95
Title Matt Antonio is a full time real estate agent for 15 years and team leader in Barrington, Rhode Island. He works with buyers and sellers across a wide range of price points and property types. Get In Touch With Our Guest Today If you’d like to get in touch…
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How To Know If You’ve Finally Found Your Dream Home, with Robert Commodari – The First Time Home Buyer Podcast – Episode 94
Title Robert Commodari is a real estate agent based in Baltimore, Maryland that has over 20 years of experience and that has sold over 1600 homes. He finds great joy in helping first time home buyers purchase their home. Get In Touch With Our Guest Today If you’d like to…
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