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The Close To Home podcast talks about home buying topics and programs. It answers the questions you have on your journey to homeownership. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
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Signup to Generate a PitchThe Close To Home podcast talks about home buying topics and programs. It answers the questions you have on your journey to homeownership.
Close To Home is hosted by PHFA, Coleen Baumert, Renae Hyson. The show has published 13 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Home Repair Assistance Programs" (3 June 2025, 11 minutes), "PENNVEST - What is it and how does it work?" (3 June 2025, 14 minutes), and "What Drives the Real Estate Market and Prices" (23 January 2024, 7 minutes).
Close To Home publishes roughly every few months, with episodes averaging 9 minutes across 13 episodes.
Booking probability for Close To Home is 19%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Close To Home requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Close To Home's contact route on record: verified email.
The strongest fits for Close To Home are Real Estate Agents. Close To Home has a business audience.
PHFA, Coleen Baumert, Renae Hyson hosts Close To Home, a business podcast with 13 episodes published.
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Episode #12
<p>PHFA has lots of Home Repair Assistance programs available to Pennsylvania residents. So, if you're considering purchasing a home that needs a little TLC or currently own a home that is in need of repairs, we might...
Episode #13
<p>What is the PENNVEST program and how does it work? PENNVEST is a low-interest loan program created by PHFA, the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and the PA Infrastructure Investment Authority to help...
<p>COVID took us away for a little bit but we're back! In this episode we welcome April O'Connell as my new co-host. April is PHFA's Business Development Manager and has 30 years of banking and lending experience. We'll...
Episode #10
<p>Are you wondering how to get started with your homebuying journey? Take a listen and find out more about the homebuying process, including what to do first, the different steps of the process, and what to do after...
Episode #9
<p>Jason Breidinger, a lending officer with Mortgage America, joins us again to continue explaining types of mortgages and other information to consider when looking at different loan options. Jason can help you answer...
Episode #8
<p>Jason Breidinger, a lending officer with Mortgage America, joins us in this episode to explain and tell us about different types of mortgages. Jason shares his experience and knowledge to help you figure out what the...
Episode #7
<p>Ever wonder if you really need a home inspection during the homebuying process or why? In this episode, Coleen will tell you why it's important and what's usually covered. So listen and let us help you get Close To...
<p>If you need some repairs done around the house, take a listen as Coleen talks about some PHFA loan programs that could help you get them done. There are programs that can be used when purchasing a home and also...
Episode #5
<p>In this episode, Coleen gives some great tips about hiring a contractor and what should be included in a home improvement contract. So if you're thinking about doing some projects around the house and you need to...
Episode #4
<p>In this episode, we'll be getting into a little more detail about homebuyer counseling, including credit scores and counseling requirements to be approved for a mortgage. </p>
Episode #2
<p>Closing costs are a big part of purchasing a home. In this episode we'll discuss exactly what closing costs are, common fees associated with closing, what to expect at the closing table and much more.</p>
Episode #3
<p>In this episode we discuss free home buyer counseling options for help with increasing credit scores, budgeting, general home buying topics, and preparation for homeownership.</p>
Episode #1
<p>In this episode we discuss buying vs. renting, credit score requirements, down payment requirements and other questions about purchasing a house.</p>
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PHFA
Mortgage America
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