{"podcast":{"title":"Beyond the Sold Sign: Real Estate Unplugged","slug":"beyond-the-sold-sign-real-estate-unplugged-6741251","podcast_index_feed_id":6741251,"rss_url":"https://www.btsspodcast.com/feed.xml","website_url":"https://www.btsspodcast.com","image_url":"https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/17645324/IMG_8160_g5ecdm.jpg","author":"thebtsspodcast","episode_count":100,"summary":"In this podcast, we’re here to share the juiciest stories, insider tips, and expert insights from others in the real estate industry that will help you navigate the ever-changing landscape of buying, selling, and investing in real estate. Whether you’re a first-time homebuyer, a seasoned investor, or just curious about the crazy, wild, and sometimes unbelievable experiences in the world of real estate, you’re in the right place.","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/beyond-the-sold-sign-real-estate-unplugged-6741251"},"episode":{"title":"First-Time Home Buyers Getting Older? Here's Why | Beyond The Sold Sign: Real Estate Unplugged","slug":"first-time-home-buyers-getting-older-here-s-why-beyond-the-sold-sign-real-estate-unplugged","published_at":"2026-04-08T03:01:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/beyond-the-sold-sign-real-estate-unplugged-6741251/first-time-home-buyers-getting-older-here-s-why-beyond-the-sold-sign-real-estate-unplugged","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/beyond-the-sold-sign-real-estate-unplugged-6741251","url":"https://www.btsspodcast.com/e/first-time-home-buyers-getting-older-heres-why-beyond-the-sold-sign-real-estate-unplugged-1775215914/","audio_url":"https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/gs2hhjxggpg645ug/laurena1987_Pro_27_Ep_25_21_Mar_Audiobhkjo.mp3","summary":"Are first-time homebuyers getting older? Yes — and there are real reasons behind the shift. In this episode of Beyond the Sold Sign: Real Estate Unplugged, we’re breaking down why the average first-time buyer isn’t 25 anymore… and why many people are buying their first home in their 30s, 40s, and even 50s. From rising home prices and student loan debt to career changes, lifestyle shifts, and waiting for the “right time,” the path to homeownership looks very different today than it did for previous generations. If you’ve ever felt like you’re “behind” because you haven’t purchased yet — this episode will change your perspective. In this episode, we discuss:• Why first-time buyers are older than ever• The financial factors delaying homeownership• How lifestyle priorities have changed• Why waiting can actually work in your favor• What older first-time buyers often do better• How to prepare whenever you decide the timing is right Whether you're 28 or 48, the truth is there is no perfect timeline for buying a home — only the timeline that works for you.","meta_description":"Are first-time homebuyers getting older? Yes — and there are real reasons behind the shift. In this episode of Beyond the Sold Sign: Real Estate Unplugged…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":900,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/beyond-the-sold-sign-real-estate-unplugged-6741251/episodes/first-time-home-buyers-getting-older-here-s-why-beyond-the-sold-sign-real-estate-unplugged/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/beyond-the-sold-sign-real-estate-unplugged-6741251/first-time-home-buyers-getting-older-here-s-why-beyond-the-sold-sign-real-estate-unplugged.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}