May 20, 2025

After six consecutive months of rent declines, the U.S. rental market showed a notable reversal as rents began to rise again between December 2024 and January 2025. According to Planetizen, this modest but significant increase marks a potential inflection point—one that renters, landlords, and housing policy experts are watching closely. The End of a Cooling […]

When we think of rising rent, we often focus on financial strain—tight budgets, cutbacks, and difficult decisions. But behind the numbers is a far deeper consequence: a growing health crisis among renters. According to a new study published in Social Science & Medicine, excessive rent increases aren’t just an economic burden—they’re a public health threat.