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Podcast: How to Buy a Home: The #1 First Time Home Buyer Podcast
Episode: First Time Homebuyers: Buy or Wait in 2026? (March Housing Market Update) - 457
Description: Home sales dropped 8.4%, rates are near 6%, and first-time buyer participation just jumped back to 31%—here’s what the January 2026 housing data actually means if you’re trying to buy your first home.This episode breaks down the January 2026 housing market data and what it means for first-time homebuyers right now. You’ll hear how national sales, regional splits, inventory shortages, and mortgage rates are shaping today’s opportunities—and why the long-awaited “crash” still isn’t showing up in the math. The episode closes with a direct challenge to renters who are waiting for perfect timing, in...