George Kamel
George Kamel
Ramsey Network
Home Buying Trends You Need to Avoid in 2026
9 minutes Posted Oct 15, 2025 at 10:00 am.
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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.
 
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