{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"How to Make Homebuying Work Right Now","description":" \ud83d\udcde Schedule a time to meet with Bill here: https:\/\/calendly.com\/blitton\/  \ud83d\udcf2 Text \u201cLEND\u201d to 21000 to schedule a free 15\u2013minute consultation Homebuyers are facing higher rates, rising prices, and a market that looks very different than it did just a few years ago. In this episode of The Smart Mortgage Show, Bill explains how buyers are adapting by focusing less on purchase price and more on monthly payment, exploring refinance options, considering rate buydowns, using family gifts, expanding search criteria, and staying flexible. The key message: today\u2019s market still has opportunities when buyers approach it strategically. Here\u2019s what we discuss in this episode:  \ud83c\udfe0 Payment First: Focus on monthly affordability.  \ud83d\udcc9 Refi Strategy: Plan for future opportunities.  \ud83d\udcb0 Rate Buydowns: Weigh short-term savings carefully.  \ud83e\udd1d Creative Buying: Friends, siblings, and family gifts.  \ud83d\udccd Flexible Search: Consider location, taxes, and townhomes.  \ud83e\udde9 Smart Planning: Get the full financial picture. CONTACT: Schedule a time to meet with Bill here:&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/calendly.com\/blitton\/ Visit the Smart Mortgage Show website for more podcasts, videos and mortgage info:&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/smartmortgageshow.com\/ Call: 484-352-4151. Check us out on YouTube:&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/bit.ly\/3KbUxAF ","author_name":"Smart Mortgage Show with Bill Litton","author_url":"https:\/\/smartmortgageshow.com\/","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/42000095\/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\/item\/42000095"}