It’s one of the biggest purchases that many will ever make and it’s not a stretch to say that these days, buying a home is tough. In fact,  KeyBank’s 2025 Financial Mobility Survey found that many believe owning a home is not an attainable goal.
I started my career in retail management; however, I found that path to be deeply unfulfilling. The work culture lacked a healthy balance between professional and personal life, and I didn’t feel a strong sense of reward or growth.