Thinking about buying your first home? The journey starts long before you get your keys. In Episode 37 of Closing the Deal, Zach Dickson (Realtor) and Sam Enright (Lender) break down a step-by-step 12-month roadmap to homeownership. From checking your credit to building savings, avoiding costly mistakes, and prepping your offer strategy, this episode covers everything first-time buyers need to succeed.

Whether you’re 12 months out or just beginning the process, you’ll get insider tips, real-world examples, and professional insights to guide you from planning to closing.

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⏱️ Chapters

00:00 – Intro & why the journey starts a year before closing

01:00 – Sam’s str ...