The Biggest Mistake First-Time Homebuyers Make Before They Even Start | Ashley Noethe

Many people assume they're not ready to buy a home long before they ever speak with a lender or Realtor.In this episode of Educating Homebuyers, Brady sits down with Ashley Noethe, Realtor, investor, former high school business teacher, wife, and mother of four. Ashley shares her journey from education into real estate, how she and her husband built wealth through real estate investing, and why so many people rule themselves out of homeownership before ever finding out what's possible.Together, Brady and Ashley discuss first-time homebuyer misconceptions, Iowa Finance Authority programs, home appreciation, building equity, real estate investing, social media, personal branding, and why asking questions is often the most important step in the homebuying process.If you've ever wondered whether you're ready to buy a home, this conversation is packed with practical advice, real-world experiences, and encouragement to help you move forward with confidence.Chapters00:00 Introduction 00:30 Meet Ashley Noethe 01:00 Growing Up in California and Moving to Iowa 02:04 Finding Her Path Through College 04:24 Building Confidence Through Entrepreneurship 04:48 Their First Real Estate Investment 07:10 How Ashley Became a Realtor 09:15 Leaving Education for Full-Time Real Estate 11:02 Building a Business Through Authenticity 13:07 Social Media, AI, and Personal Branding 16:00 People Buy People 17:15 Is Now a Good Time to Buy a Home? 18:18 The Reality of First-Time Homebuyer Programs 20:00 New Construction vs Existing Homes 24:04 The Power of Starting Early 25:25 Leveraging Equity to Build Wealth 27:09 Why You Can't Time the Market 28:46 Ashley's Advice for Future Homebuyers 30:06 Final Thoughts