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Buy Or Rent In 2026

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The buy vs rent argument gets loud in 2026, and most of it is pure noise. We bring it back to what actually matters: your payment, your cash, your timeline, and your ability to handle the real cost of homeownership without stress. I walk through what mortgage rates around 7% do to affordability, why national headlines can’t decide for your neighborhood, and how to think clearly when inventory is up but money still feels tight.

We also get honest about what renters get right. Renting can be a smart financial decision when you need flexibility, when you might relocate soon, or…

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