265 - INTERVIEW: Single Mom Buys First House in Queens, New York
How to Buy a Home: The #1 First Time Home Buyer Podcast
David Sidoni
4.8 • 891 Ratings
🗓️ 18 September 2024
⏱️ 46 minutes
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Summary
A single mom's dream of homeownership becomes a reality—and an empowering lesson for her daughter—with the help of a "unicorn team" and unwavering determination.
Quote:
"The entire team just cared about the person, not about the sale."
Highlights:
- Trusting Your Unicorn Team: What does it mean to have a “unicorn team” in your corner during the homebuying process?
- Liquid Cash, Quick Moves: Why is it crucial to have your finances in order before making an offer in today’s market?
- Kissing Frogs, Finding Your House Charming: How can you navigate the emotional rollercoaster of house hunting without settling?
- Single Moms, Rising Stars: What's driving the surge of single women achieving homeownership?
- Core Memories, Lasting Legacies: How can buying a home create a powerful legacy for your family?
- From Renter to Owner, Overnight: Is it really possible to go from podcast listener to homeowner in a matter of weeks?
Referenced Episodes: Episode 12
General Notes:
This episode reminds us that homeownership is achievable, even amidst a challenging market, with the right guidance and preparation. Vayola’s story highlights the importance of financial discipline, a supportive team, and the power of perseverance in turning dreams into reality. The episode also underscores the emotional aspects of the homebuying journey and the profound impact it can have on families, especially single-parent households.
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Transcript
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| 0:00.0 | And I was like, no, he's such a celebrity. |
| 0:03.4 | I wouldn't be able to reach out to him and actually get him. |
| 0:06.0 | And then I hit you up on Instagram. |
| 0:07.2 | I'm like, I'm never going to hear from this guy. |
| 0:09.1 | He's so busy. |
| 0:10.2 | And you literally responded that minute. |
| 0:12.2 | I said, this has to be a bot. |
| 0:13.8 | So then I made a joke and you sent me a voice memo laughing at the joke. I was like, oh my God, this is blowing my mind that he's actually responding in |
| 0:21.9 | Pacific time to my Eastern Standard Time. It was wild. Welcome to the show, homies. This is such a great |
| 0:28.2 | interview. I'm so excited to share this one with you guys today. Viola, she actually came up with |
| 0:34.5 | something called a house charming. You know how you got to kiss a lot of frogs? |
| 0:42.2 | That's one of her big tips. Kiss a lot of frogs and you don't get a prince charming. You get a house charming. And it's really exciting to hear how she created a core memory for herself and her daughter. |
| 0:50.4 | Check out this interview. |
| 1:12.3 | Music check out this interview oh goodness everybody I've been talking to Viola, like, through emails and texts and little videos and stuff. And I just talked to her for about 12 seconds because I know this is going to be |
| 1:18.8 | fun. Viola, how are you? I'm good, David. I'm so glad to be here with you tonight. Thank you so |
| 1:25.5 | much for the opportunity. We are so excited to have you here in the How to Buy Home Dojo. |
| 1:31.3 | Sorry, I've been watching Cobra Kai. |
| 1:33.2 | I don't know why. |
| 1:37.0 | You and my daughter would get along very well. |
| 1:40.3 | We're going to get all into your story, |
| 1:42.3 | and we're going to get all into your daughter |
| 1:44.0 | and what this |
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