Is it better to rent or buy in 2026?

The decision depends on interest rates, home prices, and your timeline. Generally, buying is better if you plan to stay 5-7+ years. Use our calculator to find your specific break-even point.

What is the 5% rule for renting vs buying?

The 5% rule states that unrecoverable costs of owning are roughly 5% of the home value annually (1% property tax, 1% maintenance, 3% cost of capital). If annual rent is less than 5% of the home price, renting may be cheaper.

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Real Estate Agents in Colorado Springs, CO

Find experienced buyer's and seller's agents to help you navigate the real estate market.

50 verified providers in Colorado Springs, CO

Top Real Estate Agents in Colorado Springs, CO

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Brindy Crippen

Colorado Springs, CO

5.0(149 reviews)

Licensed real estate broker in Colorado.

Dan Egan

Colorado Springs, CO

5.0(147 reviews)

Licensed real estate broker in Colorado.

Anthony Lee

Colorado Springs, CO

5.0(145 reviews)

Licensed employing real estate broker in Colorado.

Judy Glassman

Colorado Springs, CO

5.0(144 reviews)

Licensed real estate broker in Colorado.

Kristen Pinnock

Colorado Springs, CO

5.0(144 reviews)

Licensed real estate broker in Colorado.

Gayle Caldwell

Colorado Springs, CO

5.0(142 reviews)

Licensed real estate broker in Colorado.

Manuel Trujillo

Colorado Springs, CO

5.0(142 reviews)

Licensed real estate broker in Colorado.

Robert Nichols

Colorado Springs, CO

5.0(140 reviews)

Licensed employing real estate broker in Colorado.

Connie Green

Colorado Springs, CO

5.0(138 reviews)

Licensed real estate broker in Colorado.

Deborah Menza

Colorado Springs, CO

5.0(138 reviews)

Licensed real estate broker in Colorado.

Lisa Arther

Colorado Springs, CO

5.0(137 reviews)

Licensed real estate broker in Colorado.

Robert Leatherman

Colorado Springs, CO

5.0(135 reviews)

Licensed real estate broker in Colorado.

Sondra Casey

Colorado Springs, CO

5.0(134 reviews)

Licensed real estate broker in Colorado.

Kimberly Holmes

Colorado Springs, CO

5.0(132 reviews)

Licensed real estate broker in Colorado.

Kelly Jenks

Colorado Springs, CO

5.0(131 reviews)

Licensed real estate broker in Colorado.

Devin Jones

Colorado Springs, CO

5.0(130 reviews)

Licensed real estate broker in Colorado.

Jennifer Boushell

Colorado Springs, CO

5.0(129 reviews)

Licensed real estate broker in Colorado.

Xavier Palmer

Colorado Springs, CO

5.0(128 reviews)

Licensed real estate broker in Colorado.

Elizabeth Hulse

Colorado Springs, CO

5.0(128 reviews)

Licensed real estate broker in Colorado.

Alex Frieg

Colorado Springs, CO

5.0(128 reviews)

Licensed real estate broker in Colorado.

Darcy Kramer

Colorado Springs, CO

5.0(128 reviews)

Licensed real estate broker in Colorado.

JARED WILLIAMS

Colorado Springs, CO

5.0(128 reviews)

Licensed real estate broker in Colorado.

Tony Edmonds

Colorado Springs, CO

5.0(127 reviews)

Licensed real estate broker in Colorado.

Jacqueline Sykes

Colorado Springs, CO

5.0(127 reviews)

Licensed real estate broker in Colorado.

Kaitlyn Ready

Colorado Springs, CO

5.0(125 reviews)

Licensed real estate broker in Colorado.

Adam Matty

Colorado Springs, CO

5.0(125 reviews)

Licensed real estate broker in Colorado.

Heidi Brittain

Colorado Springs, CO

5.0(121 reviews)

Licensed real estate broker in Colorado.

Charles Scott Snow

Colorado Springs, CO

5.0(120 reviews)

Licensed real estate broker in Colorado.

Valerie Bays

Colorado Springs, CO

5.0(118 reviews)

Licensed employing real estate broker in Colorado.

Christopher Lutyen

Colorado Springs, CO

5.0(115 reviews)

Licensed real estate broker in Colorado.

Rachel Shutter

Colorado Springs, CO

5.0(115 reviews)

Licensed real estate broker in Colorado.

Joseph Authement

Colorado Springs, CO

5.0(114 reviews)

Licensed real estate broker in Colorado.

Caleb Penn

Colorado Springs, CO

5.0(114 reviews)

Licensed real estate broker in Colorado.

Colin Thomas

Colorado Springs, CO

5.0(113 reviews)

Licensed real estate broker in Colorado.

Brendan Burns

Colorado Springs, CO

5.0(112 reviews)

Licensed real estate broker in Colorado.

Ronald Mast

Colorado Springs, CO

5.0(111 reviews)

Licensed employing real estate broker in Colorado.

LORI PIERCE

Colorado Springs, CO

5.0(110 reviews)

Licensed real estate broker in Colorado.

Gregory Alderman

Colorado Springs, CO

5.0(110 reviews)

Licensed real estate broker in Colorado.

Carmen Molitor

Colorado Springs, CO

5.0(109 reviews)

Licensed real estate broker in Colorado.

Jessica Paulucci

Colorado Springs, CO

5.0(107 reviews)

Licensed real estate broker in Colorado.

Brianna Harrington

Colorado Springs, CO

5.0(107 reviews)

Licensed real estate broker in Colorado.

Jennifer Harlan

Colorado Springs, CO

5.0(107 reviews)

Licensed real estate broker in Colorado.

Carrie Lukins

Colorado Springs, CO

5.0(107 reviews)

Licensed employing real estate broker in Colorado.

Sanjeeva Selagamsetty

Colorado Springs, CO

5.0(106 reviews)

Licensed real estate broker in Colorado.

Mark Jones

Colorado Springs, CO

5.0(106 reviews)

Licensed real estate broker in Colorado.

Susan Chambless

Colorado Springs, CO

5.0(106 reviews)

Licensed real estate broker in Colorado.

Kaitlin Sears

Colorado Springs, CO

5.0(105 reviews)

Licensed real estate broker in Colorado.

Jennifer McDowell

Colorado Springs, CO

5.0(105 reviews)

Licensed real estate broker in Colorado.

Robert Wilensky

Colorado Springs, CO

5.0(102 reviews)

Licensed real estate broker in Colorado.

Judy Sampaio

Colorado Springs, CO

5.0(99 reviews)

Licensed independent real estate broker in Colorado.

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