Home Buying Trends You Need to Avoid in 2026

🏠 Watch my course How to Buy a Home You Can Actually Afford.

 

The median home price in the U.S. is just over $400,000 right now, and first-time buyers are considering more “creative” ways to buy a home. So today, we’re breaking down five dangerous home-buying shortcuts, why they’re a bad idea, and how to buy a home without destroying your future.

 

Next Steps:

🎥 Watch my video Don’t Buy a Home Until You Watch This.

📈 Are you on track with the Baby Steps? Get a free personalized plan.

💵 Start your free budget today. Download the EveryDollar app!

🎥 Watch my video on assumable mortgages.

📙 Get Breaking Free From Broke on audiobook.

 

Connect With Our Sponsors:

• Get 20% off when you join DeleteMe.
• Get up to 40% off Cozy Earth with code GEORGE.
• Go to FAIRWINDS Credit Union for an exclusive account bundle!

 

Explore More From Ramsey Network:

🎙️ The Ramsey Show 

🍸 Smart Money Happy Hour

💸 The Ramsey Show Highlights

🧠 The Dr. John Delony Show

💡 The Rachel Cruze Show

🪑 Front Row Seat with Ken Coleman

📈 EntreLeadership

 

Privacy Policy

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices