First-Time Homebuyer Smart Moves for 2026: Top 5 Things You Must Know Before Buying a House
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First-Time Homebuyer Smart Moves for 2026: Top 5 Things You Must Know Before Buying a House
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About this listen
In this episode of the Be The Solution Podcast, host Maria Quattrone sits down with Elma Guardiani to break down the Top 5 Smart Moves First-Time Homebuyers Must Make in 2026.
With rising prices, competitive markets, and fluctuating interest rates, first-time buyers need strategy—not guesswork.
Maria and Elma walk through exactly what buyers must do before even stepping into a home—and how preparation can be the difference between winning and losing in today’s market.
If you are a renter thinking about buying in 2026, this episode is your roadmap.
Top 5 Smart Moves for First-Time Homebuyers in 2026
1️⃣ Get Pre-Approved — Not Just Pre-Qualified
2️⃣ Know Your True Monthly Payment
3️⃣ Understand Your Local Market
4️⃣ Work With a Full-Time, Experienced Agent
5️⃣ Be Ready to Act Quickly
Maria reflects on:
- Pre-Docusign days
- Paper contracts
- Driving deposits in person
- No GPS
Technology makes the process easier today—but preparation and skill still matter.
Best Quotes
Elma Guardiani:
“You don’t want to be house poor — know your true monthly payment before you fall in love with a home.”Maria Quattrone:
“There’s never been a closing that didn’t start with a conversation.”Connect with Maria Quattrone:
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