Unlocking the Dream: One Woman's Journey from Doubt to Homeownership by Annette DiResta is an inspirational guide for first-time homebuyers, blending faith-driven motivation with practical real estate strategies. Follow Sarah Malone, a single mom in East LA, as she battles nine crushing lies-about money, credit, debt, and worth-to transform her dream of owning a home into reality. From a cramped, 300-square-foot apartment where despair clung like grease, Sarah rises through grit, faith, and small, courageous steps to claim a $205,000 fixer-upper for her daughter, Mia. Her story, raw and triumphant, is a beacon for anyone feeling too broke, too broken, or too small to own a home.

This Christian homeownership guide weaves Sarah's journey with biblical wisdom, featuring scriptures like Philippians 4:19 ("God will supply all your needs") to anchor readers against doubt. Each chapter tackles a barrier-affording a home, navigating credit scores, simplifying the buying process, managing debt, and competing in a tough market-offering actionable principles like "Start Where You Stand" and "Claim Your Worth." Real estate legends, from Donald Bren to Biddy Mason, inspire through case studies of overcoming scarcity with vision and tenacity. Sarah's victories-paying a $30 bill to boost her credit, bidding smart to win her home-prove that affordable home buying is within reach.

Perfect for first-time buyers and dreamers battling self-doubt, this motivational homeownership book empowers readers to see debt as a tool, complexity as conquerable, and their worth as God-given. The DiResta Group's advocacy shines through, offering a roadmap through financial and emotional hurdles. With vivid storytelling, practical tips (e.g., FHA loans with 3.5% down), and a faith-fueled call to action, Unlocking the Dream transforms the daunting into the doable. Ready to unlock your own front door? Let Sarah's journey, paired with timeless scriptures, guide you from fear to victory. Your keys are closer than you think-start today and build a future where dreams take root.