5 States to AVOID Buying a House in 2026 - Warns Kevin O'Leary

Your real estate agent won't tell you this, and the mainstream news is missing the real story. The data doesn't lie: in 2026, the housing market is facing a major shake-up, and buying a home in one of these five states could be one of the biggest financial mistakes you can make. In this in-depth analysis, we expose the hard truths behind the housing market. We've dug into the numbers that reveal a toxic mix of crushing property taxes, collapsing affordability, and shocking insurance spikes that are creating a perfect storm for homeowners. Find out if your dream home is sitting in the danger zone. We reveal the 5 states you should think twice about buying a house in and the data that proves why: 1. California: The Affordability Trap, where the median home costs more than eight times what the median household earns. 2. Hawaii: Paradise Lost, the nation's most unaffordable state where the median home price is pushing $1 million, completely detached from local wages. 3. Florida: The Insurance Time Bomb, a state in a full-blown property insurance crisis with some rates doubling or tripling, making ownership impossible. 4. Texas: The Sunbelt Correction, where the dream of cheap growth is hitting a wall of soaring insurance costs and some of the highest property taxes in the nation. 5. Illinois: The Tax Trap, a state with the highest effective property tax rates in the country, creating a "second mortgage" that you can never pay off. Our goal is to give you the data-driven insights you need to protect your finances and make an empowered decision. The key to building wealth in real estate isn't just about when you buy; it's about choosing the right location. Do you live in one of these states? Are you seeing these trends firsthand? Let us know your experience in the comments below! If you want to stay ahead of the curve with more no-hype financial truth, be sure to LIKE and SUBSCRIBE! DISCLAIMER: This video is for informational purposes only and is not financial advice. All investment strategies and decisions involve risk of loss. Please conduct your own research and consult a professional before making any financial decisions. #HousingMarket2026 #RealEstate #HousingCrisis #DoNotBuy #CaliforniaRealEstate #FloridaRealEstate #TexasRealEstate #HawaiiRealEstate #IllinoisRealEstate #PropertyTax #HomeBuying