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
Why You Shouldn’t Rush To Find Your First Home, with Jason Bauer – The First Time Home Buyer Podcast – Episode 13
Jason Bauer is a Real Estate agent with Weichert Properties in NYC, where he specializes in Residential Sales and Investment Properties Downtown, especially Soho, Noho, Nolita, Tribeca, West Village and Greenwich Village. Get In Touch With Our Guest Today If you’d like to get in touch with our guest today,…
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Why Having a Home Inspection Is A Must When Buying Your First Home, with Andrea Wilson – The First Time Home Buyer Podcast – Episode 12
Title Andrea Wilson is the owner of Brick House Realty, a real estate agency based in Cleveland, Ohio where she focuses on helping first time homebuyers buy their first home. She is also the Branch Manager at NID Maple Heights, a HUD approved housing agency that focuses on providing resources…
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Why Not Calculating Your Real Commute Is One Of The Top Mistakes Home Buyers Make, with Karen Serfis – The First Time Home Buyer Podcast – Episode 11
Title Karen Serfis is a HUD certified housing counselor working in Arlington, Virginia, where she works on promoting and expanding homeownership opportunities for people and families who want to purchase their first home in the area. Get In Touch With Our Guest Today If you’d like to get in touch…
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Why You Need To Have Enough Savings To Buy Your First Home, with Athena Williams – The First Time Home Buyer Podcast – Episode 10
Title Athena Williams is the Executive Director of Oak Park Regional Housing Center, in Illinois, where they focus on Fair Housing to assist individuals with expanding their housing options through rental and homeownership. Get In Touch With Our Guest Today If you’d like to get in touch with our guest…
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Why It Is Important To Be Patient When Buying Your First Home, with Christian Busch – The First Time Home Buyer Podcast – Episode 9
Title Christian is the CEO of the German Accelerator in New York City, an organization that supports high-potential German startups in successfully entering the U.S. and Southeast Asian markets. He is also the co-founder of Glass Cube Investments, a multifamily residential investment fund that invests in properties in New York…
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Why You Need Good Professionals, Your Finances In Order, And To Know What You Want Before Buying Your First Home, with Phil Price – The First Time Home Buyer Podcast – Episode 8
Title Phil Price is the owner of Phillip Price Construction, a custom home builder and general contractor. He has over 30 years of experience in the South Bay Area, where they focus on understanding you and your vision to create the home of your dreams. Get In Touch With Our…
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Why You Need To Define Your Goals Before Buying Any Home, by Steve Rozenberg – The First Time Home Buyer Podcast – Episode 7
Title Steve Rozenberg is a licensed real estate agent in Texas and the Vice President of Education for Mynd where he educates investors about the benefits of small residential investing. A commercial airline pilot, Steve turned to real estate investing after 9/11 changed his life. Steve has fixed-and-flipped hundreds of…
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Why You Need To Focus On Your Must Haves When Looking For Your First Home, With Shashank Shekhar – The First Time Home Buyer Podcast – Episode 6
Title Shashank Shekhar is one of the leading mortgage experts in the country and the CEO of Arcus Lending, a mortgage lender based in Silicon Valley. Shashank is also the author of the best-selling book “My First Home” an avid blogger. He has been featured on various media including Yahoo!…
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Why You Should Understand What You Are Truly Buying, With Robert Kin – The First Time Home Buyer Podcast – Episode 5
Title Robert Kin is the founder of Superior Home Inspectors, a home inspection company based in Ontario, Canada. He started his company 10 years old to help people when they are making the biggest decision in their lives – buying or selling their home. With a team of 5 inspectors,…
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Why You Shouldn’t Let The Market Dictate When You Purchase Your Home, with Alex Doubet – The First Time Home Buyer Podcast – Episode 4
Title Alex Doubet is the founder and CEO of Door.com, a full service, next-generation real estate brokerage firm based in Texas. He started the company because of a deep passion for saving homebuyers and sellers money. Get In Touch With Our Guest Today If you’d like to get in touch…
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Why You Should Talk To A Contractor Before You Buy Your Home, With Karen Platt – The First Time Home Buyer Podcast – Episode 3
Title Karen Platt is the founder of Evolve Renovations, a construction company specialized in interior renovations in New York City and the Hudson Valley. Get In Touch With Our Guest Today If you’d like to get in touch with our guest today, click on the link below and I will…
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Why You Want To Get To 0% Closing Costs, With Freddy McGill – The First Time Home Buyer Podcast – Episode 2
Title Fred McGill is the co-founder of SimpleShowing, a real estate startup disrupting one of nation’s biggest industries by putting the consumer in the driver’s seat and helping home buyers and sellers save thousands of dollars in commissions. Get In Touch With Our Guest Today If you’d like to get…
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Why You Shouldn’t Overspend Buying Your Home, With Ben Smith – The First Time Home Buyer Podcast – Episode 1
Title Ben Smith is not your father’s financial planner. He is a fee-only, fiduciary CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®) and the founder of Cove Financial Planning serving clients virtually, nationwide. He uses technology to help you align your financial plan and investments to your goals and values. Get In Touch With…
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Why You Should Listen To The First Time Home Buyer Podcast – Episode 0
Title Laura Moreno, the host of The First Time Home Buyer Podcast and founder of HomeFlow, talks about what listeners are going to get out of this podcast, its format, and why she started it. Get In Touch With Our Guest Today If you’d like to get in touch with…
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