March 2026 Renting vs. Buying: The Numbers Might Surprise You

Renting can feel like the easier choice right now. There’s no big down payment. No dealing with surprise repairs. And no long-term commitment. But then your rent goes up again. And again. And suddenly the thing that seemed flexible starts looking…  expensive , especially considering you’re not building any equity. And once that happens, it’s easy to feel a little trapped in the cycle. That’s because there’s so much chatter today about how buying a home isn’t affordable. But the truth is, the math may work out better than you'd expect based on what’s changed recently. Buying Is More Affordable Than Renting in Many Areas  In a lot of places today, owning a home actually costs less each month than renting a 3-bedroom home.  and recent   data   from  A TTOM   shows   that’s true in nearly 58% of counties across the U.S.  ( see chart below ). And that's  after  you factor in things like insurance and typical maintenance costs.  In o...

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1209 Myrtle Wood Ln, Lewisville, NC

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$ Click for current price
3 BEDROOMS | 2.5 Baths (2 full, 1 half ) BATHROOMS | 2323 SqFt

So much space in such a great location! Be right in the heart of Lewisville yet enjoy the privacy of a quiet street. Wonderful spacious kitchen has a large bar area for dining or homework. The main level features wood flooring & stylish decor throughout. Looking for a designated office ... look no further. Enjoy the livingroom with fireplace that opens to the screened porch with vaulted ceiling. Spacious playroom in the walk-out daylight basement opens to patio & gorgeous back yard. Impeccably maintained

 

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