Buying a Home in 2026? The Playbook Most Buyers Are Missing

Описание: 🎙️ Get Alevated Podcast | Episode 003
Buying a Home in 2026? The Playbook Most Buyers Are Missing
Guest: Kambria Minton, Fidelity National Title

Thinking about buying a home in 2026? The game has changed. The question is not should you buy, it is whether you actually have the playbook to win in today’s market.

In Episode 003 of the Get Alevated Podcast, host Dave Medina, Founder & CEO of The Alevate Group, sits down with Kambria Minton of Fidelity National Title, one of his most trusted real estate advisors with 25 years of industry experience.

Together, they break down what buyers are missing, why fear and confusion are so common right now, and the exact tactical strategies buyers need to be armed with to succeed in 2026.

In this episode, we cover:
Why the real estate process feels broken for buyers right now
How affordability is really impacting buying decisions
Why seller concessions are more powerful than price reductions
Permanent vs temporary interest rate buydowns, explained simply
How buyers can increase purchasing power without using their own cash
The difference between pre-qualification, pre-approval, and full underwriting
Why a TBD underwrite gives buyers a massive competitive edge
How to compete with cash buyers and close faster
Using renovation loans to buy homes others cannot finance
Why real estate is a long-term wealth vehicle, not a short-term bet

This podcast exists to cut through fear, misinformation, and internet noise so buyers can take control of their home buying journey with real education and real strategy.

👤 About the Guest: Kambria Minton
Kambria Minton is a seasoned title professional with Fidelity National Title and over 25 years of real estate experience. She works closely with lenders and real estate agents to ensure transactions close smoothly, accurately, and on time, while helping buyers understand the importance of proper preparation and protection throughout the process.