What to Know Before Buying a Home: Hidden Costs, & Secrets to Save Big with Quiana Watson
Earn Your Leisure
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🗓️ 31 January 2025
⏱️ 94 minutes
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Summary
Buying a home is one of the biggest financial decisions you’ll ever make, and being prepared is the key to success. In this episode, we sit down with real estate expert and top broker-owner, Quiana Watson, to break down everything you need to know before making this major investment. Whether you’re a first-time homebuyer or already in the process, this discussion is packed with essential insights to help you avoid costly mistakes and make informed choices.
We cover everything from closing costs and down payment assistance programs to property taxes, school taxes, and the often-overlooked maintenance expenses that come with homeownership. Many buyers focus only on the mortgage payment, but we’re here to discuss the real cost of owning a home, including insurance, repairs, and unexpected fees. We also touch on the importance of credit, how to position yourself financially before applying for a mortgage, and what lenders are really looking for when approving home loans.
Whether you’re looking to buy in 2025 or further down the road, this conversation will give you the knowledge you need to confidently navigate the home-buying process. Don’t go into this blind—watch now and learn the key strategies to secure the right home at the right price.
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| 0:00.0 | earners what's up look you know how every new year we set these big goals like saving more money |
| 0:05.8 | but somehow life just gets in the way i mean how many times have i told myself i'll stick to a budget |
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| 0:28.2 | about it. This episode of Earn Your Leisure is sponsored by Acorns. You've probably heard me talk |
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