Renting vs Buying a Home: Which Actually Builds More Wealth?

Is it better to rent or buy a home in 2026? I ran a 10-year rent vs. buy comparison using home appreciation, maintenance, rent increases, investing, and selling costs to see which option actually builds more wealth. In this scenario, renting wins — but changing just a few assumptions can completely flip the result. Ready to talk about your mortgage options? Free 60 Min Homebuyer Course: https://www.mybuyingsmarter.com/home 📅 Schedule a call with me: https://calendly.com/gleasonjones-info 🏠 Mortgage Resources + Calculator: ccm.com/gleason-jones ⭐ Worked with me? Leave a Google Review: https://share.google/GEZ1fqm6rwsCgAZFt _________________________ FOLLOW ME Instagram: @gleasonjonesloans YouTube: @GleasonJones Website: https://gleasonjones.com _________________________ ABOUT GLEASON I’m Gleason Jones, a Mortgage Loan Originator helping homebuyers understand their financing options without making the mortgage process more complicated than it needs to be. On this channel, I cover home loans, first-time homebuyer strategies, renovation loans, VA loans, mortgage rates, home affordability, and ways to make smarter decisions when buying a home. Subscribe for straightforward mortgage education and homebuying advice. _________________________ Time Stamps 0:00 0:27 Intro 0:27-8:48 - Rent vs Buy Breakdown 8:48-9:27 - The 10-Year Winner 9:27-11:55 - What Changes the Result 11:55-13:17 -Final Takeaway _________________________ DISCLAIMER This content is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a commitment to lend or an offer of credit. Loan programs, interest rates, guidelines, eligibility requirements, loan limits, costs, and terms are subject to change and may vary based on borrower qualifications, property, loan program, and other factors. Not all applicants will qualify. Examples discussed are for illustrative purposes only. Contact a licensed mortgage professional for information specific to your financial situation. _________________________ Gleason Jones | NMLS # 1672418 CrossCountry Mortgage, LLC | NMLS # 3029 Branch NMLS # 1973014 Equal Housing Lender #MortgageTips #HomeBuying #FirstTimeHomeBuyer #GleasonJones