September 8, 2025

Renting has always been a balancing act between affordability and opportunity. For many Americans, the decision of where to live isn’t just about location or lifestyle it’s about how much of their paycheck will be eaten up by rent each month. In 2025, that balance has tipped dramatically in some states, forcing renters to dedicate […]

For many households in 2025, rent has become the single largest monthly expense often outpacing even food, healthcare, or transportation. Renters everywhere are asking the same question: why does it feel like rent is always going up? The truth is, there isn’t one single reason. Instead, rents are shaped by a mix of economic trends,