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Is It Better to Rent or Buy Right Now? (What Nobody Tells You)

Keys & Gears··29 April 2026·21 min

About this episode

Is it better to rent or buy right now? It's the question  keeping thousands of potential homeowners stuck in limbo  and in this episode, Bess Dickson and Mark Liesner give you  the honest answer. The catch-22 of home buying is real: you're waiting for the  right time, the right house, the right market while  opportunity cost quietly works against you. The truth is,  indecision is a decision. And in real estate, it comes with  a price tag. In this episode Bess and Mark tackle the fears, the  overthinking, the partner misalignment, and the  misconceptions that keep buyers on the fence and walk you  through exactly how to get unstuck and move forward with  confidence. You'll walk away knowing: → The real cost of staying in home buying limbo → Why waiting for perfect timing is the riskiest move of all → How to decide between renting and buying for your     specific situation → Why the "perfect house" is a myth — and what to     prioritize instead → How to align with your partner on one of the biggest     financial decisions you'll make → When and how to bring in professional help to move     forward faster Whether you're a first-time buyer, looking to upsize, or  just tired of going back and forth  this one is for you. 📩 Work with Bess: bessdickson.com 📩 Work with Mark: markliesner.com 📲 Instagram: @keysandgearspodcast