Why 2026 Home Buying Feels Like Married Life | A Real Estate Professional serving Silicon Valley since 1993

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“2026 homebuying feels like marriage—exciting start, lifelong costs most people forget.”

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“Rates stay around 6%, so waiting for miracles quietly shrinks your buying power.”

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“Slower price growth hides rising taxes and insurance quietly eating monthly budgets.”

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“Huge equity gains won’t trigger a borrowing boom because financial insecurity is rising.”

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“Sitting on equity strengthens long-term security, even when 2026 feels financially unpredictable.”