Housing Market
The Homebuying Break-Even Point Just Hit a 3-Year Low
Zillow’s new Rent vs. Buy analysis shows the national breakeven point has dropped to six years, down from a peak of 8.4 years in 2023.
June 5, 2026
Zillow’s new Rent vs. Buy analysis shows the national breakeven point has dropped to six years, down from a peak of 8.4 years in 2023.
Tom Toole breaks down the three real estate business strategies agents are using in 2026 and which ones are actually winning in today’s market.
Realtor.com finds new construction buyers save an average of $25,335 over 10 years compared to buying a 20-year-old home, before builder incentives.
Zillow finds nearly 68% of listings are affordable in top markets, with Jacksonville leading 2026’s best cities for first-time home buyers.
Tom Toole breaks down the one roadblock stopping agents from succeeding and the data-driven strategies that separate top producers from everyone else.
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