#7 Bella and Sam | First Home Buying and Relationships

First Home Foundations

Buying your first home is more than just a financial decision—it’s a major relationship milestone. Bella and Sam discovered this first-hand when they embarked on their home-buying journey. In this episode, Leigh dives deep into their experience, exploring the challenges they faced, the compromises they made, and how they overcame doubts to secure their dream home.

Throughout the episode, you'll be able to understand:

• How to align your financial and emotional goals as a couple
• The real conversations you need to have before buying a home
• Strategies for turning doubts into opportunities

If you're a couple about to buy their first home, then this is the episode for you. Discover the raw, real experiences of Bella and Sam as they navigate the ups and downs of their home-buying journey. Uncover practical tips and heartfelt advice that will empower you to tackle challenges together, deepen your connection, and transform your dream home into a reality.

🎧 Subscribe to First Home Foundations and find out how to turn your home-buying dreams into reality!

Chapters:

00:00 Getting to know the guests

27:50 Bella and Sam's Home Buying Journey

29:50 Paying off Credit Card Debts

32:05 Overcoming the Credit Card Debt Hurdle

35:28 Money Habits

42:28 Finances in relationships

47:10 Exploring Affordability

49:15 Pressures from Friends and Family

57:29 Navigating through the fear and pressure

59:51 First Home Buying Compromise

01:03:37 First Home Reactions

01:06:17 Buying a home is difficult but not impossible

01:10:33 Wrapping up