What Can You Actually Afford in Today’s Market?

Looking to find a place to put your Welcome Home sign/mat? It can be a challenge when we are thinking of the market and what is affordable. Affordability looks different for everyone—and in today’s market, that’s more true than ever.

If buying a home still feels like part of your plan, it might be time to take a fresh look at your options.

Here are a few ways buyers are making it work right now:

✔️ Expanding their search radius to explore new areas

✔️ Considering homes with light updates or cosmetic fixes

✔️ Using first-time buyer programs and local incentives

✔️ Talking to lenders about creative financing options like rate buydowns or adjustable-rate mortgages

There’s no one-size-fits-all path to homeownership—but there is a path that can work for you. If you're curious about what’s possible, I’d love to connect and help you build a strategy based on your goals and timeline.

And if you know someone who may be on the fence about buying, feel free to send them my way—I’m always happy to help them explore their options and see what they can actually afford in today’s market with no obligation.

With heart,
Lizette Green-Bean
Your Local Real Estate Expert