Think you can't afford a home? The dream may be closer than you realize. Our experts share real-world strategies to make homeownership more affordable. From side hustles and fixer-uppers to smart saving and financial prep, this episode explores the creative approaches helping buyers navigate today's market.

Guests include Ryan Fitzgerald, broker-owner of Raleigh Realty, who explains how buyers are finding new paths to homeownership; financial expert Andrea Woroch, who shares smart ways to save and avoid costly mistakes; and Nadia Evangelou, senior economist and director of real estate research at the National Association of REALTORS®, who highlights new research on affordability challenges.