# 362: Why Buyers Are Struggling Right Now

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Published: 2026-07-13T10:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

You want to buy a house. But you can't. Or it's just really, really hard. We've both got buyers right now who are struggling, and it's not because they're not trying. It's because the math has changed. Back in the 60s, 70s, and 80s, houses were $20,000 to $40,000 and you needed 20% down. Now that down payment number is basically what a whole house used to cost, and the median price in our market has nearly tripled since one of us started selling real estate in 2005. So in this episode we're getting into what it actually looks like to help a buyer who is priced out, unsure, or just starting to gather their numbers. From lender grant programs you may not know exist, to the buyer consultation questions that save everyone time, to the client who thought they had a million dollars covered and didn't, we're sharing the real stories behind helping buyers navigate an affordability crunch without losing hope (or your sanity). Here's what we cover in this episode: - Why the math is so different now than it was even ten years ago - Why you need more than one go-to lender, and how to find out what specialized or grant programs are available in your market - The Regions Bank 100% doctor loan and why niche lender programs matter - A real buyer consultation story and why starting with the numbers first changes everything - How to handle a referral when the buyer's expectations and budget don't match reality - What a credit re-score is and why it matters for buyers who aren't quite ready - The overconfident buyer story that still makes us wince - Why "congrats on your pre-approval" doesn't mean go start showing houses - Why you always need to see a house with your own eyes before writing an offer - How to manage parents who show up excited (and a little too opinionated) during a buyer…

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