1 rich Libsyn https://www.libsyn.com 300 600 Dan Sharkey from Mariner tackles the complex financial reality of buying your first home, moving beyond the thrill of online listings to demystify the path to true homeownership. He discusses why treating a home as a long-term lifestyle commitment—rather than just a simple investment—may help reduce the stress that often accompanies this whirlwind process. Learn why looking beyond the initial mortgage payment to account for hidden maintenance costs, utility fluctuations and debt-to-income ratios is a critical skill for new homeowners. Discover how working with an advisor can help you model realistic financial goals so you are better prepared for the long haul and move into your first property with greater confidence that you are setting yourself up for a long-term homeownership Your Life Simplified: A Financial &amp; Wealth Management Podcast http://yourlifesimplified.libsyn.com/website <iframe title="Libsyn Player" style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/42132545/height/300/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/88AA3C/" height="300" width="600" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe> https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/content/204232845