Our financial tips for potential homebuyers

<p>As discussed <a href="https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2021/08/29/natural-disasters-influence-home-buying-process-more-than-ever/5639058001/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">previously </a>on The 5 Things podcast, the pandemic housing market is extremely competitive. Buying options remain low while prices continue to go up. What's the best course of action for <a href="https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2021/11/10/housing-market-stays-competitive-buyers-face-low-home-inventory/6352546001/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">potential homebuyers</a>? Housing and economy reporter Swapna Venugopal gives <a href="https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2021/11/10/tips-potential-buyers-hot-housing-market/6354104001/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">tips</a> for first time homebuyers.</p><p>Episode transcipt available <a href="https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2021/11/14/top-tips-potential-homebuyers-covid-market-5-things-podcast/8606377002/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a></p><p>Also available at <a href="https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2021/11/14/top-tips-potential-homebuyers-covid-market-5-things-podcast/8606377002/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">art19.com/shows/5-Things</a></p><p><br></p><p>See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.</p>