Should you rent or buy in 2026? A top broker explains

Nbcwashington · May 03, 2026 · 1621 words · By Susan Hogan

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A top broker explains Should you rent or buy in 2026?

Why it matters

A top broker explains Susan Makes Sense breaks down when renting can build more wealth, and when buying still makes sense.

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Susan Makes Sense breaks down when renting can build more wealth, and when buying still makes sense.

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Claim 4: “Susan Makes Sense breaks down when renting can build more wealth, and when buying still makes sense.”

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