Not everyone should buy a house. Kelly Edwards — TV host, designer, and real estate agent — will tell you that to your face, even if it costs her the commission. In this episode, Angie and Kelly cover what first-time buyers actually need to know before they make an offer, how to renovate without blowing your budget on the wrong things first, and the design principles that hold up across every price point.

Here's what we discuss with Kelly:

• Why you're not just buying a house — you're marrying the neighborhood

• The questions to ask yourself before you decide to buy at all

• What the full team looks like when you're buying for the first time — and why the inspector matters most

• How to figure out your renovation non-negotiables and what can wait

• Why labor costs more than materials — and what that means for your budget

• The design move most people overlook that makes any house feel bigger

• The most common mistake homeowners make thinking about today instead of five years from now

• What luxury homes get right about outdoor space — and how to steal it

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