Episode 3 - Phoenix Condo, How?

In episode 3, I invited my friends Evan and Ashley to the podcast to share their first-time condo buying experience in Phoenix, the fastest-growing housing market in the US! To get their dream condo, this uber-savvy couple took the unconventional route at every turn from buying from a wholesaler to setting up a 10-year arm mortgage... If you’re confused by these terms, then listen to this episode of House, How to find out how these first-timers bought their dream home! BONUS: Special assessments? HOA? These home-buyers talk about the nuances of buying a condo in this episode!   The What's What? Market: Phoenix, Arizona, USA Type of property: Condominium Closing time: June 2020 First-time buyers? Yes! ---- About House, How? Podcast Welcome to the House, How? Podcast! I'm Chen, a recent survivor of the boiling hot Arizona… housing market (and heat)! Every month, I will share a new home buying story from everyday people in the US or Canada so that you can learn their secrets to success. I started this podcast because I thought it was going to be impossible to own a home in today's competitive market. On this podcast, I will share stories of new homeowners who struggled just like you and me and my own home-buying journey with my partner. SUBSCRIBE to the House, How? Podcast on your favorite podcast platform for the latest stories and updates!

In episode 2, I invited my colleague Crystal to the podcast to share how she persuaded the seller's agent to take her offer over a cash-investor's. Crystal bought her dream condo in Scottsdale, Arizona in December 2020 with a tight budget. Find out how this first-time home-buyer got her offer accepted! BONUS: What is it like working with your partner through the buying process? Find out on this episode! The What's What? Market: South Scottsdale, Arizona, USA  Type of property: Condominium  Closing time: December 2020  First-time buyers? Yes! ---- About House, How? Podcast Welcome to the House, How? Podcast! I'm Chen, a recent survivor of the boiling hot Arizona… housing market (and heat)! Every month, I will share a new home buying story from everyday people in the US or Canada so that you can learn their secrets to success. I started this podcast because I thought it was going to be impossible to own a home in today's competitive market. On this podcast, I will share stories of new homeowners who struggled just like you and me and my own home-buying journey with my partner. SUBSCRIBE to the House, How? Podcast on your favorite platforms for the latest stories and updates!

In this first episode, I invited my friend Ivan and his fiancé DK to the podcast to share their home buying story in the never dull LA, California market. Ivan is a Canadian transplant based in California and bought his first home for him and his fiancé in August of 2020. Listen now to find out how they got their offer accepted! BONUS: If you're not jiving with your agent, learn how these buyers handled it! The What's What? Market: Monterey Park (LA), California Type of property: Single family home Closing time: August 2020 First-time buyers? Yes! ---- About House, How? Podcast Welcome to the House, How? Podcast! I'm Chen, a recent survivor of the boiling hot Arizona… housing market (and heat)! Every month, I will share a new home buying story from everyday people in the US or Canada so that you can learn their secrets to success. I started this podcast because I thought it was going to be impossible to own a home in today's competitive market. On this podcast, I will share stories of new homeowners who struggled just like you and me and my own home-buying journey with my partner. SUBSCRIBE to the House, How? Podcast on your favorite platforms for the latest stories and updates!