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!

What Others Say About Our Podcast...

"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

Dan Lesniak

Why You Need To Do A Reality Check Before Visiting Home, with Dan Lesniak – The First Time Home Buyer Podcast – Episode 93

Title Dan Lesniak is a billion-dollar real estate agent, best-selling author, investor, developer, and coach. Dan’s HyperLocal strategy led to one of the fastest starts in real estate with over $22 million in sales in his first year. Since then, Dan and Keri Shull’s combined team has grown to 80+…

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GinaTufano

4 Tips To Find Off Market Houses For Sale, with Gina Tufano – The First Time Home Buyer Podcast – Episode 92

Title Gina Tufano has been running a highly successful real estate team in Northern Virginia since dinosaurs roamed the earth (1996). People are her passion – and helping them achieve their goals, personally and professionally has been a dream come true. Get In Touch With Our Guest Today If you’d…

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Hans Struzyna

The 2 Factors That Make You A Great Home Buyer In The Bay Area, with Hans Struzyna – The First Time Home Buyer Podcast – Episode 91

Title Hans Struzyna is a luxury realtor in the San Francisco Bay Area and partner of the Top Rated Gunderman Group at Keller Williams. He is also a multi-family real estate investor.  Get In Touch With Our Guest Today If you’d like to get in touch with our guest today,…

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David Hill

Why You Need To Fully Understand and Agree With The Contract That You Sign With Your Buyer’s Agent, with David Hill – The First Time Home Buyer Podcast – Episode 90

Title David Hill is a top producing realtor in Massachusetts, who has sold almost 1100 homes in just over 18 years. His mission is to continue helping people improve their lives and increase wealth through homeownership. Get In Touch With Our Guest Today If you’d like to get in touch…

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Eric Benaim

How to Get A Great Deal When Buying Directly From A Developer, by Eric Benaim – The First Time Home Buyer Podcast – Episode 89

Title Eric Benaim is the CEO and President of Modern Spaces, a brokerage firm in New York City. His career in real estate began in 2001, and now he is an expert on his beloved borough Long Island City. He and his team also represent clients in many other areas…

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Derek Tye

Why You Shouldn’t Wait For A Favorable Market To Buy Your First Home, with Derek Tye – The First Time Home Buyer Podcast – Episode 88

Title Derek Tye started The Tye Group in 2004 and it continues to be a top-ranked real estate sales team. The group is with eXp Realty and has sold over 1,400 homes for approximately $300,000,000 in sales volume. He loves to serve families here in the Greater Cincinnati area. Get…

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Pat Butler

4 Steps To Find A Great Home Inspector, with Pat Butler – The First Time Home Buyer Podcast – Episode 87

Title Pat Butler is a Certified Master Inspector and the Chief Inspector & owner of Tallgrass Home Inspectors Based out of Manhattan Kansas. Pat is also a 21-year retired military service member and holds over 30 Certifications in Residential &  Commercial Inspections. Pat & his wife Sabine have been married…

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Dan Diest

Advice From a 5,000 5-Star Reviews Home Inspector, Dan Deist – The First Time Home Buyer Podcast – Episode 86

Title Dan is the owner of TTB Services, an inspection company that has been operating now for over 16 years and that does home inspections in Maryland, West Virginia, and D.C. Get In Touch With Our Guest Today If you’d like to get in touch with our guest today, click…

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Tod Whiting

Why You Should Get Your Team Lined Up Even Before Looking At Houses, with Tod Whiting – The First Time Home Buyer Podcast – Episode 85

Title Tod Whiting is the owner of Metro Boston Property Inspections and he has performed home inspections, mold inspections and radon tests since 1998. 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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Chris Dyer

How To Avoid The Top 5 Mistakes Home Buyers Make, With Chris Dyer – The First Time Home Buyer Podcast – Episode 84

Title Chris Dyer has been both a real estate agent and broker for over 20 years and a mortgage lender for 5 yrs before that. He loves helping his clients make smart home buying decisions in Florida. Get In Touch With Our Guest Today If you’d like to get in…

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Dusco Sremac

$150k in Expenses For Not Doing A Home Inspection, with Dusko Sremac – The First Time Home Buyer Podcast – Episode 83

Title Dusko Sremac is the managing partner and team lead for the Real Estate Partners in Calgary. Being in the top 3 real estate teams in Calgary, they work with many first time home buyers. Get In Touch With Our Guest Today If you’d like to get in touch with…

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Why “Hire Right” Is The Best Advice To Have a Wonderful Home Buying Experience, with Tony Ray Baker – The First Time Home Buyer Podcast – Episode 82

Title Tony Ray Baker has been helping friends, family and clients buy and sell real estate in Tucson since 1994. He enjoys every aspect of real estate, from negotiating to advertising and marketing and he provides fantastic results for his clients! Get In Touch With Our Guest Today If you’d…

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Karen Briscoe HomeFlow

The Top 1 Technique To Present A Winning Home Buying Offer, with Karen Briscoe – The First Time Home Buyer Podcast – Episode 81

Title Karen Briscoe is the principal owner of the Huckaby Briscoe Conroy Group (HBC) with Keller Williams, and she consistently sells over 100 residential properties annually ranging from multi-million dollar luxury estates to condominiums and townhomes. Her primary markets areas include Northern Virginia, suburban Maryland, and Washington, DC. Get In…

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Nykole Wyatt

The 4 Top Tips To Win A Bidding War In A Competitive Market, with Nykole Wyatt – The First Time Home Buyer Podcast – Episode 80

Title Nykole Wyatt is a licensed real estate broker and one of America’s Top 100 Real Estate Agents. Her passion is helping people and she is excited to do that every day through real estate. Get In Touch If you’d like to get in touch with our guest today, click…

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Brendan Bartic

The Top 4 Strategies To Win A Bidding War, with Brendan Bartic – The First Time Home Buyer Podcast – Episode 79

Title Brendan Bartic is a real estate agent in Colorado who has sold over $950,000,000 in Residential Real Estate and is currently ranked in the top 1% of all Keller Williams Teams Internationally. He is also an excellent negotiator and will get you the best value possible for your dream…

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Anthony Mitchell

Why You Need A HUD Advisor In Your Home Buying Team, with Anthony Mitchell – The First Time Home Buyer Podcast – Episode 78

Title Anthony Mitchell is the Founder and CEO of Georgia Sustainable Community Ventures, a non-profit corporation that helps home buyers achieve home ownership with education and advisory services. Anthony has also served on numerous boards, including the Florida Housing Coalition, the Bay County Housing Finance Authority, and The Homeownership Council…

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Ben Souchek

How To Save 10% Of Your Home Price By Locating Off Market Homes For Sale, with Ben Souchek – The First Time Home Buyer Podcast – Episode 77

Title Ben Souchek has been a professional home buyer for more than 20 years. Now he would like to share with first time home buyers his secrets on how to locate “off market” houses. Get In Touch With Our Guest Today If you’d like to get in touch with our…

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Malin Kansal

How To Get Your Offer Accepted, With Malin Kansal – The First Time Home Buyer Podcast – Episode 76

Title Malin Kansal is a real estate agent with more than 20+ years of experience in the Bay Area. One of the things that sets Malin apart is his zen-like calmness, respectfulness, and ability to connect with people from all walks of life. He is also an expert negotiator. Get…

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Lior Rozhansky HomeFlow

The Life Changing Event Of Buying Your First Home, with Lior Rozhansky – The First Time Home Buyer Podcast – Episode 75

Title Lior Rozhansky is a real estate agent and investor based in Boston, Massachusetts. He works with first time home-buyers, to help them find the perfect home and he strives to make each buyer’s journey as smooth as possible while helping them achieve their goals! Get In Touch With Our…

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Craig Curelop

How You Can Pay $0 On Your Mortgage After Buying Your First Home, with Craig Curelop – The First Time Home Buyer Podcast – Episode 74

Title Craig Curelop is an investor and real estate agent that has built a business that helps others achieve financial independence through real estate investing and house hacking is A BIG part of that. Get In Touch With Our Guest Today If you’d like to get in touch with our…

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