Is Your First Home Purchase a Recipe for Relationship Bliss or Disaster?

Published: Jan. 2, 2024, 6 p.m.

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Today, we\'re tackling a topic that hits close to home for many couples: buying your first house. If you\'ve ever shopped for a home with your partner, you know it\'s not always smooth sailing. What you thought was a mutual understanding can turn into surprising disagreements.

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In this episode, we take a close look at the ups and downs of buying a home as a couple. We discuss the excitement of shared dreams and the challenges of figuring out what you both like in a home. It\'s not just about finding the right walls and roof; it\'s about finding common ground, communicating well, and working together.

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So even before you jump into the details of buying a home with your better half, we set the stage for you. What does the road to a happy home look like for first-time buyers? How do your expectations match up with reality? Join us as we explore whether your first home purchase is a recipe for relationship happiness or a potential challenge that you can overcome together.

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Episode Highlights:

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00:00 - Introduction

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02:13 - Meighan\\u2019s special house of the week

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03:51 - The reason why couples disagree on property decisions

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06:41 - The importance of finding common ground in home buying decisions

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09:28 - What\'s the impact of only one partner being more active in the home buying process?

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15:14 - Why it\'s important for both partners to be on the same learning path

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17:57 - The necessity of both partners being engaged in the home buying process

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20:44 - Benefits of having external mediation like buyer\\u2019s agents or courses

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24:14 - The positive experience of couples who participate in the course together

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30:57 - Mutual understanding and communication is key to a smoother home buying experience

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