August 21, 2025

Even as new apartments rise across American skylines, millions of renters are still feeling the pinch of sky-high monthly payments. A recent investigative report by USA TODAY (June 12, 2025) dives deep into why rents have remained stubbornly elevated and what it means for renters moving forward. A New Normal: Rents Still Above Pre-Pandemic Levels […]

As of Q1 2025, the U.S. rental vacancy rate has reached 7.1%, marking its highest point since the third quarter of 2018. This rise up from 6.6% in Q1 2024 signals a possible shift in power dynamics within the rental housing market and may have broad implications for tenants, landlords, investors, and housing policymakers alike.