In this episode, we interview Paul Sian. Pual is a realtor and attorney based out of Cincinnati Ohio. We specifically talk about new home construction for first time homebuyers. How doe new home construction work for first time homebuyers and what to watch out for. We talk about having an attorney on your team and whether or not that’s necessary. You’ll learn a ton from this episode! www.pintlergroup.com Enjoy and make sure to ask us any questions you have. Check out Paul's Blog: www.realcincy.com

We’re back with Closing Day! We sat down with Tia Moore, Realtor and owner of NextView home professionals. When are you ready to buy a house? What percentage of first-time homebuyers land 100% of their must-haves on their list, and what are the first steps, like step zero-one to getting started. We answer all of these quesitons and more. Oh, and the audio cut out at the beginning of the episode so we sort of jump right in :) *Resources: * BankRate Mortgage Calculator Three Factors to Consider Visit our website to contact us and for more information about Closing Day! You can also find us on Instagram @Closing_Day_Podcast and on Facebook at Closing Day Podcast.

In this episode, we interview David Sidoni: known as the “How to Buy a Home Guy.” Certainly the perfect guest for Closing Day! We talk about the 20% rule and why it's more of a guideline than a rule in some cases. We debate Dave Ramsey's thoughts on real estate and we dive head first into the myths of real estate. David has a wealth of knowledge that he shared on the topics of saving, starting your home buying process and building your team. https://www.facebook.com/HowtoBuyaHomeGuy/ https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/how-to-buy-a-home-david-sidoni-yl2PaSwqfxv/ https://davidsidoni.com/ Visit our website to contact us and for more information about Closing Day! You can also find us on Instagram @Closing_Day_Podcast and on Facebook at Closing Day Podcast.

We’re back with another episode of Closing Day featuring Chris Naro. Chris Naro is a realtor and Co-Founder of The Montana Real Estate Consultants. He’s in the business of helping people and he helps us understand why some markets take-off with high home prices and others cruise right along. We specifically dive into first time homebuying strategies and building your team. Make sure to listen to the part where we discuss the topic of whether a home is an asset or a liability. https://www.coldwellbanker.com/Coldwell-Banker-Distinctive-Properties-11781c/Chris-Naro-7453787a Visit our website to contact us and for more information about Closing Day! You can also find us on Instagram @Closing_Day_Podcast and on Facebook at Closing Day Podcast.

Welcome back to closing day! We took a break there from the end of season one to figure out what to do next. Our answer, bring in more experts to help make first time homebuyers confident savers, seekers and negotiators. And what better way to kick things off than with a real-estate investor. In this episode, we talk with Matt Walker. Matt is a full time real estate investor and partner at Gallatin Capital Group. Matt lives in Big Sky Montana and took time out of his ski-day to chat with us. Matt and I first met at the Bigger Pockets conference in Nashville and of course, both being from Montana: connected pretty quickly on the growth and opportunity happening in the real estate world that is the Big Sky State. We talk about first time homebuyers and how Matt purchased his first condo without a realtor. How does that work? We talk about condo vs. single family in red-hot markets and we talk about the Dave Ramsey theory of owning your house without any debt. Enjoy the episode and as always, let us know if you have any questions we can help with. https://www.instagram.com/gallatincapitalgroup/ Visit our website to contact us and for more information about Closing Day! You can also find us on Instagram @Closing_Day_Podcast and on Facebook at Closing Day Podcast.

Kassi and Kyle work together to recap all ten episodes from season one. They highlight the guests and major takeaways from each episode to create a comprehensive review of season one before jumping into season two! *Resources: * First-Time Home Buyer Programs By State - https://www.nerdwallet.com/blog/mortgages/first-time-home-buyer-programs-by-state/ Buying a Home - https://www.hud.gov/topics/buying_a_home Visit our website to contact us and for more information about Closing Day! You can also find us on Instagram @Closing_Day_Podcast and on Facebook at Closing Day Podcast.

On the tenth episode of Closing Day, we talk all about the home selection process. Kyle interviews Julie Gardner, a realtor with ERA Lambros Real Estate here in Missoula, Montana where she helps individuals sell and buy both commercial and residential property. Julie is a third generation realtor and was a practicing attourney before she jumped into real estate. Topics addressed in this episode: Setting housing expectations Creating a list of priorities The role of lawyers in the home buying process The different types of real estate teams Contingencies Dream homes vs. starter homes First time home buyer support programs Kyle and Julie dive into these topics and more giving listeners great information and tangible action steps that can be taken to help them reach their own Closing Day on their first home! *Resources: * Quiet by Susan Cain - https://www.quietrev.com/quiet-the-book/ The Five Most Common Home-Buying Contingencies, Explained - https://www.forbes.com/sites/taramastroeni/2018/08/27/the-five-most-common-home-buying-contingencies-explained/#48d4b85f3786 A Home Buying Checklist: Organize Your Wants and Needs - https://www.moneyunder30.com/home-buying-checklist-wants-vs-needs 10 First-Time Home Buyer Grants and Programs - https://thelendersnetwork.com/8-first-time-home-buyer-grants-programs/ You can contact Julie by visiting her website. Visit our website to contact us and for more information about Closing Day! You can also find us on Instagram @Closing_Day_Podcast and on Facebook at Closing Day Podcast.Special Guest: Julie Gardner.

On the ninth episode of Closing Day, we discuss downpayment assistance programs. Kyle interviews Dave Glaser, the President and CEO of MoFi here in Missoula, Montana where he helps make funding opportunties available to many people throughout the community, state and region. MoFi's program, HomeNow, is a great example of a downpayment assistance program and Dave shares very valuable information on the topic. Topics addressed in this episode: What down payment assistance actually is Who can receive down payment assistance How you can find it in your own community How it works with your lender of choice *BONUS: Dave shares a very intersting story about his real-life experience in a mutiny at sea! Dave and Kyle dive into these topics and more giving listeners great information and tangible action steps that can be taken to help them reach their own Closing Day on their first home! *Resources: * MoFi HomeNow - https://www.mofi.org/homenow/homenow-down-payment-assistance/ What Are Some Down Payment Assistance Programs? A New Angle Podcast - https://smartasset.com/mortgage/down-payment-assistance-programs) [A New Angle Podcast](http://anewanglepodcast.com/ The Millionaire Next Door by Thomas J. Stanley, Ph.D. and William D. Danko Ph.D. - http://www.thomasjstanley.com/publication/the-millionaire-next-door/ You can contact Dave at 406-728-9234. Visit our website to contact us and for more information about Closing Day! You can also find us on Instagram @Closing_Day_Podcast and on Facebook at Closing Day Podcast.Special Guest: Dave Glaser.

On the eighth episode of Closing Day, we talk about title companies. Kyle interviews Nissa Liesz, the Business Development Professional at First American Title Company here in Missoula, Montana where she has experience in basically every roll within the company. Full of experience and knowledge from her time working her way up in the company, Nissa has a lot of great tips for the Closing Day listeners! Topics addressed in this episode: What a title company actually does Earnest money Escrow What happens on closing day Settlement statements and closing disclosures Finances How to create a strong team Kyle and Nissa dive into these topics and more giving listeners great information and tangible action steps that can be taken to help them reach their own Closing Day on their first home! *Resources: * First Amerian Title Company - https://www.gofirstam.com/index.html First American Title Company: Montana Homebuyer's Guide - http://www.gofirstam.com/resources/montana-homebuyer-guide.html First American Title Company Calculators (Calculate Your Rate, Mortgage, and Closing Costs) - https://www.gofirstam.com/tools.html Earnest Money: What You Need To Know And How Much Is Enough? - https://thecollegeinvestor.com/22426/earnest-money/ You Are a Badass by Jen Sincero - https://jensincero.com/ You can find Nissa's contact information here. Visit our website to contact us and for more information about Closing Day! You can also find us on Instagram @Closing_Day_Podcast and on Facebook at Closing Day Podcast.Special Guest: Nissa Liesz.

On the seventh episode of Closing Day, we talk about home inspections. Kyle interviews Emmon Snyder, a home inspector from ES Ventures, INC. here in Missoula, Montana. With experience in both construction and insurance and as the owner of his own home inspection business, Emmon has a wealth of knowledge to share! Topics addressed in this episode: What a home inspection is When to contact a home inspector What the home inspector does when in the home Whether or not it is required to get an inspection How to choose an inspector Important questions to ask your inspector such as: Do you have construction experience? Do you have general liability insurance? Do you have error and omission insurance? Are you a member of a national organization? Kyle and Emmon dive into these topics and more giving listeners great information and tangible action steps that can be taken to help them reach their own Closing Day on their first home! The average price for a home inspection is about $400 in Montana, but it depends on square footage of the home and additional tests you might choose to purchase. *Resources: * ES Ventures, INC. - http://esventuresinc.com/ 8 Tips to Find the Best Home Inspector - https://realestate.usnews.com/real-estate/articles/tips-to-find-the-best-home-inspector What Is A Home Inspection And How Do I Hire An Inspector? - https://www.forbes.com/sites/jordanlulich/2018/06/18/what-is-a-home-inspection-and-how-do-i-hire-an-inspector/#62c1e69d1934 What Does a Home Inspector Look For? A Whole Lot - https://www.realtor.com/advice/buy/what-does-a-home-inspector-look-for/ You can contact Emmon at 406-506-2280 or [email protected]. Visit our website to contact us and for more information about Closing Day! You can also find us on Instagram @Closing_Day_Podcast and on Facebook at Closing Day Podcast.Special Guest: Emmon Snyder.