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 Dallas, TX

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Top Real Estate Agents in Dallas, TX

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Mark Struznik

Dallas, TX

5.0(150 reviews)

Licensed real estate broker in Colorado.

Chad Comroe

Dallas, TX

4.9(76 reviews)

Licensed real estate broker in Colorado.

FAULK ADAM P

Dallas, TX

4.9(50 reviews)

Licensed real estate professional in TX.

Kelsi Uechtritz

Dallas, TX

4.9(23 reviews)

Licensed independent real estate broker in Colorado.

Bryan Huddleston

Dallas, TX

4.9(22 reviews)

Licensed real estate broker in Colorado.

Clyde Cole

Dallas, TX

4.8(55 reviews)

Licensed independent real estate broker in Colorado.

Rafael J Gregorio Jr

Dallas, TX

4.8(31 reviews)

Licensed independent real estate broker in Colorado.

Jeremy Wright

Dallas, TX

4.7(29 reviews)

Licensed independent real estate broker in Colorado.

Joseph Garcia

Dallas, TX

4.6(101 reviews)

Licensed real estate broker in Colorado.

Oliver Robinson

Dallas, TX

4.6(60 reviews)

Licensed independent real estate broker in Colorado.

BOXER PROPERTY MANAGEMENT CORPORATION

Dallas, TX

4.6(51 reviews)

Licensed real estate professional in TX.

Todd Minor

Dallas, TX

4.6(24 reviews)

Licensed independent real estate broker in Colorado.

Michael Bruha

Dallas, TX

4.6(8 reviews)

Licensed real estate broker in Colorado.

Cassandra Brown

Dallas, TX

4.5(117 reviews)

Licensed employing real estate broker in Colorado.

John Hauber

Dallas, TX

4.5(72 reviews)

Licensed employing real estate broker in Colorado.

LUMENT REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT SALES LLC

Dallas, TX

4.5(51 reviews)

Licensed real estate professional in TX.

SU JACKSON

Dallas, TX

4.3(132 reviews)

Licensed real estate professional in TX.

Jake Fogel

Dallas, TX

4.3(114 reviews)

Licensed employing real estate broker in Colorado.

Michael Phillips

Dallas, TX

4.3(37 reviews)

Licensed employing real estate broker in Colorado.

SRS REAL ESTATE PARTNERS BOSTON LLC

Dallas, TX

4.2(145 reviews)

Licensed real estate professional in TX.

David Rutson

Dallas, TX

4.2(99 reviews)

Licensed employing real estate broker in Colorado.

Charlotte Cooper

Dallas, TX

4.2(83 reviews)

Licensed independent real estate broker in Colorado.

Suzanne Warner

Dallas, TX

4.2(52 reviews)

Licensed real estate broker in Colorado.

Natalie Hatchett

Dallas, TX

4.2(16 reviews)

Licensed real estate broker in Colorado.

Robert Mohr

Dallas, TX

4.1(77 reviews)

Licensed real estate broker in Colorado.

Jordan Cortez

Dallas, TX

4.0(122 reviews)

Licensed employing real estate broker in Colorado.

Ronald Long

Dallas, TX

4.0(48 reviews)

Licensed employing real estate broker in Colorado.

Alexander Doubet

Dallas, TX

4.0(38 reviews)

Licensed independent real estate broker in Colorado.

PARK DAVID J

Dallas, TX

3.9(126 reviews)

Licensed real estate professional in TX.

BOSSE DONNA S

Dallas, TX

3.8(68 reviews)

Licensed real estate professional in TX.

Todd Turner

Dallas, TX

3.8(49 reviews)

Licensed real estate broker in Colorado.

CAPITOL HILL BNB

Dallas, TX

0.5(71 reviews)

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VANTAGE PARK APARTMENTS

Dallas, TX

0.5(71 reviews)

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1304 LLC

Dallas, TX

0.5(63 reviews)

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1422B TAYLOR LLC

Dallas, TX

0.5(63 reviews)

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12012 LLC

Dallas, TX

0.5(58 reviews)

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1058 E HARRISON LLC

Dallas, TX

0.5(47 reviews)

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10038 2ND AVE SW LLC

Dallas, TX

0.5(45 reviews)

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13 W GARFIELD LLC

Dallas, TX

0.5(28 reviews)

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11 GIO DI NGU

Dallas, TX

0.5(17 reviews)

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128 LIOES LLC

Dallas, TX

0.5(6 reviews)

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13528 THIRD

Dallas, TX

0.5(5 reviews)

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Kaim 350 Rhode Island LLC

Dallas, TX

0.4(74 reviews)

Licensed real estate professional in San Francisco, CA.

12328 33RD AVE NE LLC

Dallas, TX

0.4(66 reviews)

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125DESTINATIONS

Dallas, TX

0.4(64 reviews)

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1124 LAKEVIEW LLC

Dallas, TX

0.4(53 reviews)

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1203 HOSPITALITY LLC

Dallas, TX

0.4(47 reviews)

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11551 GREENWOOD LLC

Dallas, TX

0.4(42 reviews)

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002 LIMA LLC

Dallas, TX

0.4(41 reviews)

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Stream Realty Partners, Lp

Dallas, TX

0.4(39 reviews)

Licensed realty professional in San Francisco, CA.

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