Home Buying Trends You Need to Avoid in 2026
Home Buying Trends You Need to Avoid in 2026  
Podcast: George Kamel
Published On: Wed Oct 15 2025
Description: 🏠 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