06/10/2026
A recent first-time buyer told me they thought they were at least a year away from homeownership.
After reviewing their finances, we discovered they were already ready to buy—they just didn't know it.
Sixty days later, they were under contract.
So many people are waiting for a "magic number" that doesn't actually exist.
If you're wondering how close you are, take my free 2-minute quiz. Link in the comments.