We are heading toward the end of the year, but it is not over yet. With 122 days left in 2025, there is still plenty of time to refocus on your goals. If buying your first home is on your list for 2026, the time to prepare is now.
That is why I created The Great Lock-In 2025: First-Time Homebuyer Edition.
Buying your first home is one of the biggest milestones you will ever experience, but it can feel overwhelming. Between credit concerns, saving for a down payment, and navigating the process, many first-time buyers in Nashville and across Middle Tennessee wait too long and miss opportunities they could have taken sooner.
For that reason, The Great Lock-In 2025 runs from September through December. It is designed to give first-time buyers a clear roadmap to enter 2026 prepared to buy a house with confidence. The program combines weekly action steps, tools, and live workshops that break the process into simple, manageable pieces.
Why The Great Lock-In Matters
I work with first-time buyers every day, and I hear the same worries:
- “My credit is not good enough.”
- “I will never save enough for a down payment.”
- “I am just going to wait until next year.”
However, here is the truth: most buyers are closer than they think.
The real barrier is not always credit or money. Often, it is mindset and preparation. Without a plan, time slips away. With the right tools and guidance, everything changes. For example, buyers begin to realize they can build savings faster, improve credit scores step by step, and get pre-approved with more confidence than they imagined.
The Great Lock-In 2025: First-Time Homebuyer Edition offers first-time buyers the clarity, support, and structure needed to move from renting to owning. Whether your goal is buying a house in 2026 or taking action sooner, this program provides the foundation to do it the smart way.
What to Expect
From September through December, you will:
- Follow a 12-week action plan with simple weekly steps
- Use worksheets and tools to stay motivated and organized
- Join 3 live workshops where you can ask questions and get practical guidance
This program is not about pressure. It is about building a foundation so that when you are ready, whether in 2026 or sooner, you already know exactly what steps to take.
Workshop Schedule
Setting Financial Goals & Budgeting/Savings
Presented by Erin with Operation HOPE
Date: Tuesday, September 30 · 6:00 – 7:30 PM CST
Location: Google Meet (link provided after registration)
How to Avoid Common Mistakes That Delay Approval
Date: Tuesday, October 28 · 6:00 – 7:30 PM CST
Location: Google Meet
What Goes Into an Offer Beyond the Price
Date: Tuesday, November 11 · 6:00 – 7:00 PM CST
Location: Google Meet
How to Join
The Great Lock-In 2025: First-Time Homebuyer Edition is free and open to anyone preparing to buy their first home.
Register here: Join The Great Lock-In 2025
Once you register, you will get:
- Weekly tips and resources delivered straight to your inbox
- Invitations and reminders for each workshop
- Access to my private Facebook Group for extra support and community: Nashville Fab Living First-Time Homebuyers
Final Thoughts
If your goal is buying a house in 2026 or sooner, now is the time to prepare.
The path to homeownership does not have to feel overwhelming. With the right plan and support, you can stop doubting yourself and start preparing with confidence.
The Great Lock-In 2025: First-Time Homebuyer Edition is your chance to refocus, build momentum, and step into 2026 ready for your first home.
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