#105 - Essential Steps for First-Time Home Buyers in 2026

#105 - Essential Steps for First-Time Home Buyers in 2026

From Full Subjects Podcast by Austin Catalano and Cole Dowling

January 19, 2026 · 26 min

About this episode

The episode discusses essential steps for first-time home buyers in 2026, focusing on personal finances and engaging with professionals in the housing market.

In this episode of the Full Subjects podcast, hosts Austin Catalano and Cole discuss essential steps for first-time home buyers planning to purchase a home in 2026. They emphasize the importance of understanding personal finances, including tracking income and expenses, knowing credit scores, and managing debt. The conversation also covers the significance of establishing a first home savings account and preparing for both ongoing and one-time homeownership costs, such as mortgage payments, property taxes, and moving fees. The hosts stress the need for potential buyers to engage with professionals, including realtors and mortgage brokers, to navigate the complexities of the housing market effectively. The opinions expressed herein are solely that of Austin Catalano and Cole Dowling, not Royal LePage Wolstencroft, Dominion Lending Centers Next Generation Mortgage, or the FVREB and should not be misconstrued as advice or the basis of an agency relationship whatsoever. Please consult your professional advisor prior to taking action on any decisions relating to the matters discussed in these Episodes. This communication is not intended to cause or induce breach of an existing agency…

People in this episode

Hosts: Austin Catalano, Cole Dowling

Topics covered

  • first-time home buyers
  • personal finances
  • homeownership costs
  • savings account
  • housing market
  • realtors
  • mortgage brokers

Keywords

  • home buying
  • credit scores
  • debt management
  • savings
  • mortgage payments
  • property taxes
  • moving fees

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Royal LePage Wolstencroft, Dominion Lending Centers Next Generation Mortgage, FVREB

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