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Podcast: The Real Investment Show (Full Show)
Episode: 1-20-26 Is a House Still a Good Investment in 2026
Description: Is buying a house still a good investment—or has the market pulled too much future return forward? Lance Roberts & Jonathan Penn break down the housing investment debate through a time-horizon lens, comparing housing to stocks, examining historical “win rates,” and explaining why transaction costs, leverage, and holding period matter far more in real estate than most buyers realize.
0:00 INTRO
0:19 - Moving into the Heart of Earnings Season
5:36 - Markets' Price Consolidation Breaks to the Downside
9:51 - Lance & Jonathan's Weekend Recap
11:36 - Collegiate Investors - Be Careful of Risk
16:35 - Don't Invest Your Student Loan Money!
18:40 - Buying a House for Re...