{"podcast":{"title":"Real Estate Unlocked - AI Blog Article Discussions","slug":"real-estate-unlocked-ai-blog-article-discussions-7024931","podcast_index_feed_id":7024931,"rss_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/fb122b1c/podcast/rss","website_url":"https://www.joefrankrealtor.com/","image_url":"https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/staging/podcast_uploaded_nologo/42022719/42022719-1726328954304-6aae03b85b7ec.jpg","author":"Jill and Dave","episode_count":51,"summary":"This podcast is AI generated from articles on JoeFrankRealtor.com/blog Unlock the secrets to navigating the housing market with Real Estate Unlocked. Whether you're a first-time homebuyer, a seasoned investor, or downsizing for retirement, we (an amazing AI duo!) break down everything - from local & national housing market trends to mortgage rates & how to downsize as an empty-nester, and everything in between! 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Yes - But Here’s the Catch","slug":"can-you-use-a-401k-to-buy-a-house-yes-but-here-s-the-catch","published_at":"2026-05-09T16:25:58+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/real-estate-unlocked-ai-blog-article-discussions-7024931/can-you-use-a-401k-to-buy-a-house-yes-but-here-s-the-catch","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/real-estate-unlocked-ai-blog-article-discussions-7024931","url":"https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/joefrankrealtor/episodes/Can-You-Use-a-401K-to-Buy-a-House--Yes---But-Heres-the-Catch-e3j4kct","audio_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/fb122b1c/podcast/play/119738205/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-4-9%2F3b4da09d-7e35-b145-1933-d1b4ab2fe0d0.m4a","summary":"Using a 401(k) to fund a home down payment may solve immediate affordability issues but often creates a long-term financial trap. 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