Buy Your First Home in 2026 With Clarity and Confidence

On the fence about homeownership? You might be wondering if you’re financially ready — or if buying a home would stretch you too thin. I hear ya...no one wants to buy a home only to feel strapped every month.

If you’re planning to buy your first home in 2026, you’re probably asking yourself the same questions almost every first-time buyer asks:

“What can I actually afford?”
“Does it make sense to buy in this market?”
“Will I regret buying too early… or too late?”

This workshop will give you the honest answers.

I’ll walk you through the real numbers behind homeownership — the upfront costs, the monthly expenses, and the hidden things most buyers don’t plan for. I’ll also break down what’s actually happening in Milwaukee’s housing market right now (not the dramatic national headlines) so you can understand whether buying next year makes sense for you.

As both a Realtor and Mortgage Broker with nearly half a decade of experience, I’ll guide you through the financial and practical sides of home buying so you can make decisions with total clarity — not confusion. You shouldn’t have to guess what buying a home really costs.

Topics We’ll cover:

✓ What homeownership really costs — beyond what lenders show you
✓ How to evaluate whether 2026 is the right time to buy
✓ The financial risks first-time buyers face — and how to avoid them
✓ How to decide what you can comfortably afford without feeling house poor

By the end, you’ll know exactly what your next steps are — whether that’s starting your budget now, improving your credit, saving for closing costs, or confirming that yes, you are on track to buy in 2026.

If you want to make a smart, informed decision (not an emotional or rushed one), this workshop will give you the clarity you’ve been looking for.

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