07/09/2026
Today I was reminded of the famous quote often attributed to Voltaire: **"Don't let perfect be the enemy of good."** I recently heard Matt Ishbia, President of UWM, put it this way:
**"Don't let perfection get in the way of progress."**
That really hit home for me.
I spent most of this year training to climb Mount Whitney. Unfortunately, my knee had other plans. It kept bothering me throughout my training, and after a lot of thought, I decided not to do the climb.
Today, my husband is completing his **second** summit of Mount Whitney. Am I a little disappointed? Of course.
But I don't feel like I failed.
Not climbing the mountain doesn't take away from everything I accomplished getting ready for it. This year I hiked some incredible trails, got stronger, pushed myself physically, and gained confidence that I didn't have before. Those are wins that no one can take away.
It made me think about so many first-time homebuyers I meet.
So many people are waiting for the "perfect" time. They think they need a perfect credit score, a huge down payment, or that they have to have everything figured out before they can even talk to a lender.
The reality is, many don't even know if they qualify because they've never asked.
Buying a home isn't about being perfect. It's about having a plan.
Whether you're ready today, six months from now, or even a couple of years down the road, it all starts with a conversation. My job isn't to pressure you into buying a home—it's to help you understand where you are today and what steps will get you where you want to be.
If homeownership is one of your goals, I'd love to help you build that plan.
Remember, progress gets you closer to the finish line. Perfection just keeps you standing at the starting line.
