How to Buy a Home is here to change the game for first-time buyers. Can I really buy a home? How much do I need? Where do I start? The real estate industry overlooks first-time buyers, leaving them with myths, bad advice, and roadblocks. Real estate expert David Sidoni has spent 20 years helping renters become homeowners, coaching thousands across the country. Get real answers, insider strategies, and success stories from buyers just like you. Homeownership might be closer than you think. Le ...
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Creativity is something we all use everyday whether we realize it or not. The Sustaining Creativity Podcast is an interview style podcast where different perspectives of creativity, tips, tools and creative experiences are shared, explored and digested.
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The Way with Dino Katsiametis is your ultimate resource for navigating entrepreneurship, balancing work and life, and leaving a lasting legacy in the mortgage business. Hosted by industry expert Dino Katsiametis, each episode features insightful interviews with top entrepreneurs, business leaders, and visionaries who share their journeys, secrets to success, and lessons learned along the way. Whether you’re looking to scale your business, lead with impact, or find harmony in your daily hustl ...
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Recharge Your Creativity with David Sidoni
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35:05Creativity through the lens of the CEO and Founder of the How to Buy A Home platform "Finding creativity when you're sweaty and tired." David Sidoni has been helping first-time home buyers since 2006. After over a decade of seeing first-hand how the real estate industry was screwing first-timers, he decided to create an educational platform to empo…
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How to Buy a Home - Step 7: Real Estate Terms & Definitions
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8:50A real estate expert breaks down the confusing language of real estate so you can finally understand what lenders, agents, and lawyers are talking about. From pre-qualification to escrow, this episode is your cheat sheet to translating homebuying jargon into plain English. If you’ve ever felt like everyone in the homebuying process was speaking ano…
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Grit, Growth & the Climb: John Donnelly on Building Leaders in Life and Lending
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1:11:13On this episode of The Way with Dino Katsiametis, John Donnelly, Executive Director of Sales at Service First Mortgage, shares how a 25-year journey in the mortgage industry—and a literal climb up Mount Kilimanjaro—taught him what it truly means to lead, grow, and serve. Dino and John unpack the lessons behind lasting success: From call-center chao…
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Creativity through the lens of a social innovator, social entrepreneur, systems change advocate and artist "To me, it means that I am somehow tapped into the flow of life." Nora Wilhelm is a social innovator and systems entrepreneur dedicated to driving positive change for a regenerative and just future. Her journey as a changemaker began at the ag…
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How to Buy a Home - Step 6: Setting Your Home Buying Goals
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34:48Why do so many first-time homebuyers end up with regrets? Because they skipped this step. In Step 6 of the How to Buy a Home starter series, David breaks down how goal-setting — done the right way — isn’t just fluff. It’s a strategic tool that shapes your entire homebuying journey and helps you avoid costly mistakes. You’re halfway through the 10 s…
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How to Buy a Home - Step 5: Saving to Buy a House
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56:45Think you need 20% down to buy a home? Think again. In Step 5 of the 10-Step How to Buy a Home System, David Sidoni breaks down how much you really need to save — and how to start now, even if you’re juggling debt. Saving for a home is the step that scares most renters away from ever getting started. In this episode, David busts the biggest myth in…
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How to Buy a Home - Step 4: Managing Debt
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50:01You don’t need to be debt-free to buy a home—this episode shows you how to work smarter with your debt, not fear it. In today’s housing market, waiting to eliminate all your debt before buying a home might actually hurt your long-term financial stability. In this must-listen episode of the How to Buy a Home podcast, we tackle the misunderstood midd…
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How to Buy a Home - Step 3: Improving Your Credit Score (16 Pro Tips)
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39:56Credit scores can make or break your first-home dream — but most of what you’ve heard about them is wrong. In this essential step of the How to Buy a Home system, David Sidoni cuts through the myths and reveals how to build the kind of credit that actually gets you approved. Whether your score is 820 or 520, this episode shows you exactly how to wo…
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How to Buy a Home - Step 2: Realtors & Lenders (Choosing Your Guides)
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52:43Choosing the right realtor and lender is the most important decision of your entire home-buying journey. In this foundational step of the How to Buy a Home Starter Kit, David Sidoni reveals how to build your real estate “dream team” — one that guides, protects, and empowers you from day one. This episode exposes the industry myths that keep first-t…
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How to Buy a Home - Step 1: Decide (The Mindset Shift)
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20:15Before credit checks, down payments, or Zillow searches — the first step is deciding. In this kickoff to the 10-step Homebuying 101 series, David Sidoni breaks down the mindset every first-time homebuyer must have before any of the practical steps even matter. If you’ve been stuck renting, overwhelmed by myths, or waiting for “the right time,” this…
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Creative Oscillation with Owen Ó Súilleabháin
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41:00Creativity through the lens of a multifaceted artist, singer, composer, speaker and leadership coach "The creative impulse is what brings renewal." Owen Ó Súilleabháin is a multifaceted artist, renowned for his work as a singer, composer, speaker, and leadership coach. He draws on his rich heritage in the performing arts and academic background in …
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Introduction: How to Buy a Home Starter Series (START HERE)
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INTERVIEW: The Real Value of Buying: What Nick Gained Beyond a Mortgage
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42:20Buying a home isn’t just about payments — it’s about building a future. In this episode, David sits down with Nick, a first-time buyer who went from having just $1,500 in the bank to closing on a $312,000 home in less than a year. Nick shares the fears, doubts, and breakthroughs that turned his “someday” dream into reality — including the pivotal m…
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Replay: Building a Future Through Homeownership – DeShawn’s Story (Ep. 247 Revisited) - 398
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37:08We’re revisiting one of the most powerful first-time buyer stories ever shared on the show. DeShawn’s journey from homelessness at 15 to homeowner proves that with the right plan, a unicorn team, and determination, you can buy a home—even when the odds seem stacked against you. In this replay of Episode 247, we revisit DeShawn and Katrina’s inspiri…
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Creativity through the lens of a World Renowned Architect "Architecture is frozen music." Kevin Kennon is an internationally renowned architect with over 40 years of experience, specializing in environmentally sustainable and innovative design. As the founder and CEO of Beyond Zero DDC Inc., Kevin leads the development of zero-carbon emission luxur…
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Tips & Warnings for First Time Homebuyers in 2025 - 397
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14:50First-time homebuyers often get stuck in the same myths and mistakes. This episode shares overlooked tips and critical warnings that can protect you and boost your confidence. Buying your first home can feel overwhelming, but a few insider strategies can make the process smoother — and safer. In this episode, David Sidoni shares hard-earned lessons…
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INTERVIEW: Apartment to 2-Acre Homestead: Samantha’s First-Time Buyer Story - 396
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46:23How one first-time buyer left city renting behind and built her rural dream life — with just 5% down. Dreaming of wide open space, a garden, and room for animals? Samantha made it happen. In this episode, David Sidoni talks with Samantha, a first-time buyer who left apartment living to purchase a 2-acre homestead in Texas. Her journey shows how ear…
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Closing Costs: Why ‘Wait and Save’ Is Costing You in 2025 - 395
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41:35Too many renters delay buying because they think they need far more cash than reality. In this updated replay, David Sidoni explains why the “wait and save” mindset is one of the biggest mistakes first-time buyers make—and how much you actually need to bring to closing. If you’ve been sitting on the sidelines thinking you need $50,000, $80,000, or …
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The Art of Transformation with Pia Mailhot-Leichter
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39:22Creativity through the lens of a creative partner, author, certified coach and entrepreneur "We are most creative when we are creating from a space that is authentically us." Pia Leichter is a creative partner, published author, certified coach, and entrepreneur. Her path has been anything but ordinary: a recovering nomad, she’s reported as a journ…
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What if everything you were told about homeownership was a lie? This episode breaks down the death of the boomer American Dream — and introduces a smarter, realistic path to owning a home today. You’ve heard the narrative: the housing market is broken, homeownership is out of reach, and the American Dream is dead. And in a way, that’s true — but no…
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INTERVIEW: "I Should Have Done This Sooner..." - Isaac, the Homebuyer - 393
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39:27After years of thinking they weren’t ready, Isaac and his wife realized they’d been holding themselves back for the wrong reasons. In this episode, they share how financial fears, wedding expenses, and career changes delayed their decision to buy — and why they now believe starting earlier would have saved them money and stress. A real-world remind…
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New Construction vs. Resale: Which Is Right for First-Time Buyers? - 392
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39:44Buying your first home? This episode breaks down the new vs. resale debate with clear pros, cons, and strategies to help you make the best choice for your future. For first-time buyers, the choice between a brand-new home and a resale property can feel overwhelming. Each option has unique benefits and hidden challenges, and the best decision depend…
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Integrative Creativity with Jen Yundt Coles
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34:07Creativity through the lens of a SIBO Coach and Functional Medicine Health Coach "Creativity is a way to recalibrate and a way for me to see the unseen." Today’s guest is a powerhouse in functional medicine and integrative health, known for helping her fellow high-performing professionals and creatives ditch chronic digestive issues and unlock vibr…
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New Build Inventory & Incentives - 2025 Late Summer Promo - 391
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21:24Finally — some good news for first-time homebuyers. Housing supply is rising, interest rates are dipping, and builders are offering real incentives. This episode breaks down why 2025 may finally be your chance to buy smarter — before competition heats back up. For years, first-time buyers have been stuck facing high prices, low inventory, and disco…
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INTERVIEW: Forced Out Twice, Tim & Vanessa’s Dire Path to Owning - 390
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36:21After back-to-back rental letdowns, Tim and Vanessa decided they’d had enough. This episode dives into their journey from frustration to finally buying their first home in Tarpon Springs, Florida, with insights every first-time buyer can use. Tim and Vanessa’s story begins with a double blow from their landlord — first being kicked out for renovati…
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The Playbook VOL. 2: Your Last Lease Ever - 389
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29:39Most renters can buy a home in 12 months or less — if they have the right system. In this episode, David Sidoni reveals the "Last Lease Ever" playbook, a practical step-by-step guide that helps first-time buyers turn rent payments into a customized strategy for homeownership. The housing industry has failed first-time homebuyers, leaving most rente…
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Marc Bui: From Cold Calls to a $100M Pipeline
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1:17:58In this powerhouse episode of The Way with Dino Katsiametis, top-producing mortgage advisor Marc Bui shares his no-BS journey from 19-year-old loan officer to one of the most trusted voices in the industry. From surviving the crash of 2008 to mastering the art of relationship-based lending, Marc dives into how mindset shifts, tactical follow-ups, s…
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Creativity through the lens of a #1 Amazon Best Selling Author, Chiropractic Physician and Body and Mind Expert "Creativity to me is connection to higher power and connecting to your highest self." Dr. Salas is best known for helping lay people, coaches and health professionals break the cycle of their limiting beliefs… So, they can achieve vibrant…
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The Playbook VOL. 1: The Rent Replacement Strategy - 388
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19:07Winners don’t wait to feel ready. They train. In this episode, you’ll learn how to use the rent replacement strategy to practice homeownership before you ever buy — and build a mindset that wins in any market. You don’t become a homeowner the day you close — you become one the day you start thinking like one. This episode is your playbook. David Si…
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INTERVIEW: 90 Day Homeowner: Tyler & Erin's New Jersey Journey - 387
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38:45Think you're years away from buying your first home? You might be closer than you think. In this episode, real-life first-time buyers Tyler and Erin share how they went from overwhelmed to owning a home in just 90 days — all by finding the right help and staying focused on what really mattered. Buying a home in one of the most expensive markets in …
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