Renting Is CHEAPER... So Why Would You Buy A House? EP237

Podcast: The Educated HomeBuyer | First Time Home Buyer Tips, Mortgage Rates & Housing Market Updates · Josh Lewis & Jeb Smith | Real Estate, Mortgage & Housing Market Experts

Opublikowano: 2026-09-01

Does buying a home still make sense in 2026? The housing market looks completely different than it did just four years ago. Mortgage rates are higher, home prices have increased, affordability is stretched, and in many markets renting is considerably cheaper than owning. In this episode of The Educated HomeBuyer, we take a step back from the monthly payment and look at the bigger picture. We break down how homeownership builds wealth over time through principal paydown, appreciation, leverage, and the ability to lock in a large portion of your housing costs with a fixed-rate mortgage. ...