05/31/2026
🚨 The biggest mistake first-time buyers are making in 2026 has nothing to do with money.
Every week, I hear some version of:
👉 "I'm waiting for rates to drop."
👉 "I'm waiting for prices to come down."
👉 "I'm waiting until next year."
The challenge?
Nobody knows exactly what the market will do next.
What you can control is:
✔️ Your savings plan
✔️ Your mortgage approval
✔️ Your down payment
✔️ Your home buying strategy
The buyers who eventually become homeowners aren't the ones trying to predict the future.
They're the ones preparing themselves so they're ready when the right opportunity comes along.
Waiting for the "perfect time" can sometimes mean missing the perfect home.
If you're thinking about buying in the next 6-24 months, now is the time to start preparing—not necessarily purchasing, but preparing.
Knowledge creates options.
Have you been waiting for a specific market change before making a move?
👇 Let me know in the comments.
Kristen Nagy, REALTOR®
eXp Realty Brokerage
📱 289-228-8468
📧 [email protected]
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