BY ERIC GOLDSCHEIN
JANUARY 1, 2026
If one of your resolutions for 2026 is to get yourself in position to become a first-time homebuyer, the time to get started is now.
Don’t let the calendar fool you: 12 months to get mortgage-ready may sound like a long time, but buying a home is one of the biggest financial moves you’ll ever make, and everyone involved in the process—from prospective sellers to lenders—wants to know that you can check every box.
