Still Renting in 2026: Your Landlord is Getting Rich While You Wait Rent vs. Buy

Rent vs buy: stop watching your landlord build wealth while you wait. See if you are ready to own a home in 2026. Rent prices have surged over the last decade. I share a personal example from my former apartment in Sandy Springs, where costs jumped from $840 in 2016 to $2,600 today. This trend is not unique to one area, and it forces many renters to reconsider their path toward financial stability. If you are struggling with the rising cost of rent, it might be time to look at the numbers objectively. We discuss the specific signs that indicate you are ready to purchase a property, such as maintaining a steady income and keeping manageable debts. Becoming a first time home buyer requires preparation, but you might be closer than you think. Understanding the housing market 2026 landscape is vital for making an informed decision that secures your future. 📲 Buying a house? Let's discuss your options- https://tr.ee/xx7LcYGpoM Are you Ready to buy? Take the P.E.A.C.E Test and find out https://sites.google.com/view/lend2us... Join this channel to get access to perks:    / @lend2usa   📲 Buying a house? Let's discuss your options- https://tr.ee/xx7LcYGpoM ✅ Get Pre-Approved With My Team → // https://tr.ee/APPLY 📋 Application checklist - https://tr.ee/XT5oCbCsrr Gear Used: Video Desk - https://amzn.to/3YNP3Wn Camera- https://amzn.to/3EF02ea Camera Lens - https://amzn.to/3YOoAbm Teleprompter - https://amzn.to/3ZqoR4E Microphone -https://amzn.to/4cTIR5f Lights- https://amzn.to/3Gx1AaH Mouse - https://amzn.to/49tZvs1 StreamDeck - https://amzn.to/4sOw7Et Subscribe for weekly homeownership breakdowns, and let me know in the comments if you are planning to buy this year. 00:00 Rent Then vs Now 00:52 Why Rent Rises 01:08 Stop Funding Landlords 02:51 Rent vs Equity 03:58 The Three Year Gut Check 04:23 Rent Hikes Trap 05:20 Control and Stability 06:55 Waiting Feels Safe 07:17 Mom's Lesson 09:03 Two Clocks Running 09:32 Are You Ready 10:13 Next Steps and Wrap Don't forget to subscribe to my channel 🙏🏾 Credit: tiktok.com/@nessajoi62 DISCLAIMER: Links included in this description might be affiliate links. If you purchase a product or service with the links that I provide, I may receive a small commission. There is no additional charge to you! Thank you for supporting me, which enables me to continue providing you with free content each week. ✖️ 𝐂𝐎𝐏𝐘𝐑𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓 𝐍𝐎𝐓𝐈𝐂𝐄: This video and my YouTube channel contain dialog, music, and images that are property of "Lend2USA." You are authorized to share the video link and channel and embed this video on your website or others as long as a link back to my YouTube Channel is provided. @Lend2USA — DISCLAIMER — Robert Lewis is a Federal Mortgage Loan Originator (NMLS 180100) Lending in all 50 states with an Equal Housing Lender, Novus Home Mortgage, a division of Ixonia Bank. (NMLS 423065). Separately, Robert owns Lend2USA, an education company. Lend2USA is not a lender, does not issue loan qualifications, and does not extend credit of any kind. This video is only for educational purposes. All calculations should be verified independently. This video is not an offer to lend and should not be used directly to make decisions on home offers, purchasing decisions, or loan selections. It is not guaranteed to provide accurate results or imply lending terms, qualification amounts, or real estate advice. Seek counsel from a licensed real estate agent, loan originator, financial planner, accountant, and/or attorney for real estate, legal, and/or financial advice. Novus Home Mortgage, a division of Ixonia Bank. is not affiliated with the VA, FHA, or any other government agency. This video has not been approved by any government agency. Novus Home Mortgage, a division of Ixonia Bank, is an Equal Housing Lender 20225 Water Tower Blvd. Suite 400 Brookfield, WI 53045 Toll-free (844) 337-2548 @| NMLS 423065 (www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org)