The Homebuyer Podcast with Jennifer Beeston
The one-stop shop for all your homebuying questions, concerns, and curiosities. Jennifer Beeston, a Mortgage Lender with 17 years of experience, provides expert insights that help homebuyers land there first home confidently. Whether you're starting your homebuyer journey or in contract, the Homebuyer Podcast is a place for you.
Episodes
11 episodes
Local Vs Nonlocal Lender
In this episode, Jennifer talks about common misconceptions regarding local versus non-local lenders. She debunks myths about loan closures and call centers, explaining how technology has evolved the industry. Jennifer highlights that while nation...
Buying A House While Getting Divorced
In this episode, Jennifer talks about buying a house while navigating a divorce. She explains why a mortgage cannot be approved until a marital separation agreement is finalized. This crucial document defines your financial picture, including asse...
Is Working With Your Realtor's Recommended Mortgage Lender A Good Thing
In this episode, Jennifer talks about whether to work with your real estate agent's recommended mortgage lender. She covers the pros and cons, highlighting red flags like agents insisting you *have* to use their lender – often tied to illegal kick...
Should You Buy An HOA (Quiz Time)
In this episode, Jennifer talks about navigating the decision to buy a home in an HOA or condo. Drawing on nearly two decades as a mortgage lender, Jennifer presents a simple, two-question quiz to help you determine if HOA living is right for your...
If You're Buying A Condo, Watch This First
In this episode, Jennifer talks about the critical financial risks when buying a condo, especially regarding assessments. She explains how HOA fees inevitably rise and how unexpected special assessments can be incredibly costly, potentially over $...
What Single People Need to Know Before Buying A Home
In this episode, Jennifer talks about what single homebuyers need to know about the homebuying process. She debunks common myths, like the idea that lenders discriminate or that a single income is a penalty. Drawing on her two decades as a mortgag...
How Long Does It Take To Buy A House
In this episode, Jennifer talks about how long it *really* takes to buy a house. She explains there's no set timeline, depending on your unique situation and local market. Jennifer clarifies how inventory impacts how quickly you find a home, from ...
This Week's Housing News - Mortgage Rate Whiplash
In this episode, Jennifer talks about the mysterious case of 43,000 Chicago listings disappearing from Zillow overnight, and why similar conflicts between platforms might affect other markets. She also delves into the future of housing with 3D-pri...
The Housing Project Thats Putting Datacenters In Your Home
In this episode, Jennifer talks about a concerning new trend in the housing market: new construction homes featuring unexpected corporate infrastructure. Jennifer explains how major builders like Pulte are partnering with companies like SPAN to in...
What A Realtor WILL NOT Tell You When Buying A Home
In this episode, Jennifer talks about three surprising things real estate agents legally cannot tell you, but which are crucial for your home-buying decision. She opens with a shocking scenario: an agent knowing a registered pedophile lives next d...
How To Tell If A Home Is Overpriced (And What to Offer Instead)
Most homes on the market right now are overpriced, and the list price has almost nothing to do with what the house is actually worth. In this episode, Jennifer Beeston breaks down how homes really get priced, how to spot an overpriced listing, ...