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Homebuying Feels Impossible in 2025: Here’s How to Find Your First Step - 365


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Let’s be real—trying to buy your first home in 2025 feels overwhelming. This episode gives you the truth about where to begin, why generic advice won’t work, and how to find your actual first step based on your situation.


If you’re feeling stuck, skeptical, or straight-up discouraged about buying a home in 2025—you’re not wrong. Rates are high, affordability is brutal, and the online advice is either confusing or useless. Most first-time buyers think they need a list of 10 steps to follow. But here’s the truth: there is no single path.


In this episode, David breaks down why generic homebuying advice fails—and how to create a plan that works based on where you’re starting today. Through the metaphor of Chutes and Ladders, you’ll learn how to recognize your personal position on the “game board,” what traps to avoid, and how to start moving forward with real clarity.


This is more than mindset—it’s strategy. You’ll leave this episode with a way to cut through the noise, avoid common buyer pitfalls, and understand what you need to do next—whether you’re at square one or already halfway there.


“There is no one path. Everyone is at a different starting place. So why would you accept a one-size-fits-all list?” - David


HIGHLIGHTS


  • Why buying a home in 2025 feels harder than ever—and how real buyers are still making it happen
  • The truth about “10-step plans” and why generic homebuying checklists often set you back
  • How to figure out your personal starting point based on your credit, savings, and timeline
  • The Chutes and Ladders method: a strategic tool to map your custom homebuying journey
  • Common mistakes first-time buyers make by starting too late—or in the wrong place
  • How to build a real plan that fits your situation, not someone else’s sales funnel
  • The critical difference between generic advice and a tailored homebuying strategy



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David Sidoni, the "How to Buy a Home Guy," is a seasoned real estate professional and consumer advocate with two decades of experience helping first-time homebuyers navigate the real estate market. His podcast, "How to Buy a Home," is a trusted resource for anyone looking to buy their first home. It offers expert advice, actionable tips, and inspiring stories from real first-time homebuyers. With a focus on making the home-buying process accessible and understandable, David breaks down complex topics into easy-to-follow steps, covering everything from budgeting and financing to finding the right home and making an offer.


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