How To Buy A Home

This episode pulls back the curtain on what happens when a unicorn realtor, a killer team, and a well-prepared first-time buyer come together. David Sidoni is joined by Melissa and her realtor Alton to break down exactly how Melissa bought her first home—a $675K corner-unit condo—in a high-cost area without getting house poor. Buying in Southern California is tough—but Melissa, a first-time buyer and pharmacist, made it happen. In this episode, Melissa and Alton share how preparation, strategy, and the right team helped Melissa win a gorgeous, light-filled condo—with no bidding war and no major compromises. From dodging HOA disasters to insider tips on finding hidden value, this episode is packed with lessons for anyone buying in a competitive market.Quote:“This is my first home and I’m by myself. I didn’t really have anybody I could talk to who understood real estate… So I think [Alton] kind of just helped guide me… explaining things, putting in terms that I would quickly understand… I needed somebody to kin