Will 2026 Finally Be the Year to Buy a House? (Hard Truths)

Feeling like the housing market is rigged against you… even when the headlines say it’s “improving”? In this video, we break down the 2026 housing market in simple, honest language: what’s really happening with home prices, mortgage rates, inventory, investors, and affordability—and why most buyers will still feel very little relief, even as the data “gets better on paper.” We’ll cover: Why modest rate drops don’t magically fix affordability Slower price growth vs an actual price crash The “rate lock-in” trap keeping sellers frozen Where some markets are quietly becoming more attractive The real rent vs buy math for 2026 Creative strategies to buy without wrecking your budget How to think in decades, not headlines, when it comes to housing Whether you’re a first-time buyer, a renter wondering if you should wait, or an investor trying to read the next cycle, this breakdown will give you a clear, realistic playbook for 2026—without the hype. If you find this helpful, hit like, subscribe, and drop your biggest 2026 housing question in the comments so I can cover it in a future deep dive.