Are You Ready to Buy a Home in 2026? The Real Step-by-Step Plan Most Buyers Miss.

Buying a home in 2026 feels confusing, overwhelming, and out of reach for a lot of people, but it does not have to be.

In this episode of Keep’n It Real-T, hosts Martha Smith and Natalia Pierantoni break down the real, step-by-step process of buying a home in 2026 without hype, pressure, or misinformation.

If you are asking yourself:
• Can I actually afford to buy this year?
• Where do I even start?
• Am I ready, or should I wait?

This episode will help you decide.

What We Cover:
• How to identify your real reason for buying before Zillow
• What financial readiness actually looks like in 2026
• Why pre-approval gives you power, not pressure
• How the right lender and agent can save you thousands
• What is changing in the Tampa market and surrounding areas
• Why homes are sitting longer and how that benefits buyers
• First-time buyer programs most people do not know exist
• How affordability is shifting as institutions step back from single-family homes

We also discuss how recent policy direction under Donald Trump could impact housing affordability by limiting institutional ownership and what that could mean for everyday buyers.

This is not about rushing into a purchase.
It is about clarity, confidence, and having a plan that actually works for you.

Join the Conversation:
• Comment “WHY” if you are thinking about buying
• Comment “LENDER” if you want to explore your options
• Comment “BUY” if you are ready to build a plan for 2026

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