In today's challenging housing market, with soaring prices and rising interest rates, becoming a first-time homebuyer feels like an uphill battle. Many believe Baby Boomers are holding onto homes, making it harder for younger generations to break into the market. But did Boomers have it any easier when they were starting out? In this episode of the SLO County Real Estate Podcast, Team Sweasey dives into their own first-time homebuyer experiences, revealing the struggles they faced in past economic climates. From navigating high inflation to betting on themselves in tough times, their stories offer perspective and insights for today’s buyers facing a volatile economy. Have your question featured on an episode of the SLO County Real Estate Podcast by texting it to 805-244-1170 or if you’d like to have a conversation with the team about your unique situation call team Sweasey at 805-781-3750 and you can always email Hal at Hal@teamsweasey.com for any questions you might have about real estate CA DRE #01111911