06/07/2026
Most first time buyers are searching for something they cannot afford yet. The forever home. The one that checks every single box. The neighborhood, the size, the finishes, the yard, the location, the price point that somehow works for all of it at once. And when they cannot find it — or cannot afford it — they decide they are not ready.But here is what I see consistently. The buyers who reframe the first purchase as a starting point rather than a destination move through the process completely differently. They are not looking for perfect. They are looking for right for right now. The home that builds something. That gets them into the market. That gives them options they do not currently have. The forever home is usually the third conversation. Not the first one. Erik Flisyn Certified Mortgage Advisor NMLS - 202129 Licensed in AZ, CA, FL and TN [email protected] https://www.summitlendingusa.com Equal Housing Opportunity