Buying a new home is an exciting step, but it can also become a daunting financial pitfall if we're not aware. There are numerous hidden concerns lurking beneath the surface and if they are left unchecked, they could set off a domino effect of financial troubles.

These problems can manifest in various ways, from structural defects to location and more.

What can we do to shield ourselves from these money pits? And even if we do encounter these issues, are there simple fixes available? What should we be on the lookout for in the first place?

In this episode of the series with Author and Founder of Color My Credit, Alisa Glutz and I talk about the top 10 red flags when it comes to purchasing a new home, how to avoid them and also how to deal with them if they can’t be avoided.

You’ll also learn;

The importance of a good foundation (literally!)
Rebates: Don’t throw them away
What to keep and what to toss
Price vs. cost
Is there a buyer and seller for every product?

Guest Bio

Born and raised in Arizona, Alisa is also a proud graduate of Arizona State University. After a successful beginning to her career working in Hollywood as an Executive for HBO and a Producer on ABC's Politically Incorrect with Bill Maher, Alisa decided to return to her native Arizona where she became committed to helping her community realize the dream of home ownership and understand their true credit potential.

A busy advocate for consumers who are equally passionate about improving their credit scores, a prolific writer, and a woman bent on empowering others, Alisa Glutz is no stranger to the media! She is an expert in mortgage credit with 18 years of being a top originator in the mortgage industry. Alisa is a teacher at heart, a natural speaker and engages audiences from short podcasts to lengthy radio shows to live Q&A sessions weekly on social media.

Alisa has spoken to intimate groups, apartment tenants, home owners, and corporate audiences, helping employees learn how to manage their finances, credit, and financial legacy through easy to understand and engaging presentations

Find Alisa on LinkedIn @Alisa Glutz

Find Alisa on TikTok @colourmycredit

Find Colour My Credit on Instagram @colourmycredit

Visit https://www.glutzgroup.com/

Visit https://colormycredit.com/

Visit https://www.optoutprescreen.com/

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