The Keys Were Mine: A First-Time Homebuyer's Testimony, Guide, and Warning

By Twaila M Walker

The Keys Were Mine is Twaila M. Walker's personal testimony of becoming a first-time homebuyer-and a practical guide for anyone trying to decide whether they are truly ready to begin the process.

Part testimony, part do's-and-don'ts guide, and part warning, this book walks through the real lessons Twaila learned while buying her first home through NACA. From learning mortgage terms and understanding a homebuyer program, to searching public records, reviewing inspections, asking better questions, and advocating through delays, corrections, and unexpected costs, this book encourages buyers to keep their eyes open from the first search to the closing table-and even after the keys are in hand.

Twaila shares the houses she lost, the issues she uncovered, the importance of due diligence, and the questions every buyer should be willing to ask about permits, flood zones, inspections, repairs, appraisals, seller credits, surveys, re-inspections, and post-closing surprises.

This is not just a book about buying a house. It is a preparation tool for becoming a homeowner.

Because some people may start the process and realize they are not ready yet-and that is better than being rushed into a responsibility they do not understand.

For the first-time buyer who wants to learn, prepare, ask questions, and protect their peace, The Keys Were Mine is a reminder that the keys may be handed to you at closing, but you grow into them long before that.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0H8X2DKYW
• ISBN13: 9798184804668
• Release Date: July 2026
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 66 Pages
• Weight: 0.22 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"