MY FIRST HOUSE
A Documentary Series About Ownership, Access, and the Cost of the American Dream
Real first-time homebuyers confront today’s housing market — with all the financial, social, and systemic complexity that comes with it.
WHAT THE SHOW IS REALLY ABOUT
The distance between aspiration and access
How wealth, credit and geography shape possibility
The hidden rules that determine who gets a home
Moment’s buyers never see until it’s too late
THE FORMAT
Half-hour documentary series
Each episode follows one household pursuing a first home
Viewers see search, negotiation, financing, inspection, and closing
Episodes reveal setbacks, compromises, and outcomes — success or failure
WHAT MAKES IT DIFFERENT
No makeover fantasy, no glossy reveals
Emphasis on process, not cosmetic transformation
Centers buyers most impacted by today’s market
Real outcomes — not predictable success arcs
WHY IT MATTERS
Homeownership is widely touted as a milestone — but the path to it has fundamentally changed. My First House documents that shift through real people navigating today’s market, revealing the complexities most buyers never see until it’s too late.
AUDIENCE
Adults 25–54 curious about economics, social mobility, and real life
Renters and potential buyers
Viewers of documentary, civic, and issue-driven unscripted
Fans of shows that explore systems, not just personalities
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