{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Finding Your Dream Home: Essential Tips for House Hunting","description":"Today we\u2019re going over essential house hunting tips so you can find your dream house! The Dos and Don'ts of House Hunting: Expert Advice from a Real Estate Agent Welcome back! These past few weeks, we\u2019ve been focused on our home buying series. We started off with preparing finances to handle becoming a homeowner and building your credit. Next, we got the inside scoop on what lenders are looking for to make it easier to get a great deal on your mortgage. Now we\u2019re talking about the last key step \u2013 house hunting. For many this both the fun part of the process, but also the most stressful, especially if you\u2019re buying in a market. One concern families have is trying to find that hidden gem of place and avoid getting with a money pit. Which is why I\u2019m happy to have Real Estate Agent\/Broker Liz Mary Caban from Daymark Realty on. She\u2019s sharing her expertise to make the process easier. In this episode we get into:  how to navigate with your house hunting and find your dream home how to be prepared to move quickly while still staying objective and within your budget what red flags to watch out for when you\u2019re checking out homes  We have a lot to cover, so let\u2019s get started! Resources on Buying a House If you\u2019re looking to buy, here are some resources to help you find an affordable place you love!  Best Budget and Money Apps:&amp;nbsp;Empower,&amp;nbsp;Tiller,&amp;nbsp;Mint Grab My Book:&amp;nbsp;Jumpstart Your Marriage and Your Money Daymark Realty | Work with&amp;nbsp;LizMary Caban Buying a Home&amp;nbsp;&amp;lt;- Want to save thousands of dollars while buying your dream home? Adam\u2019s course takes you through contemplation to closing  How To Get Your Finances Ready to Buy a House  House Hunting: Tips to Buy a Home in a Seller\u2019s Market  If you\u2019d like to chat more your money system, please join us in our private and free Facebook group \u2013&amp;nbsp;Thriving Families. We\u2019re families looking to support and help one another out. Hope to see you there!  Thank You to Our Sponsor Coastal!   Support for this podcast comes from&amp;nbsp;Coastal Credit Union! If you\u2019re living in the Raleigh Durham area and looking to bank better, come check out Coastal today. If you're thinking of buying a home here in the Triangle, take a look at&amp;nbsp;Coastal's mortgage options and rates! Support the Podcast! Thank you so much for listening to the podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and found it helpful, here are some ways to support it.  Spread the word!&amp;nbsp;If you enjoyed this episode and think it can help a buddy get on the path to dumping debt and become financially free, please share. Join our coffee group&amp;nbsp;\u2615: Get access to exclusive behind the scenes videos, chats, and more! Leave a review.&amp;nbsp;Honest feedback and reviews make a big difference and&amp;nbsp;gets&amp;nbsp;the word out about the podcast. Leave your&amp;nbsp;review on&amp;nbsp;Apple&amp;nbsp;or&amp;nbsp;Stitcher. Grab a copy of&amp;nbsp;Jumpstart Your Marriage and Your Money. My book is designed for a busy couple to set&amp;nbsp;up their finances in four weeks. Get tips and tools that have worked for other couples on their journey of building their&amp;nbsp;marriage and wealth together!  ","author_name":"Simplify and Enjoy Podcast","author_url":"https:\/\/simplifyandenjoy.com\/","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/27090930\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/153672126"}