September 15, 2025

Renters across the United States are facing an increasingly familiar challenge: higher monthly housing costs. While rent increases have become common in many parts of the country, some cities are experiencing particularly sharp spikes. A recent analysis by SmartAsset, as reported in the Idaho Statesman, highlights which U.S. cities saw the largest year-over-year rent increases […]

For decades, the American dream often meant moving to the suburbs, buying a house with a yard, and planting roots in a quieter community away from the bustle of city life. But that picture is quickly changing. According to Realtor.com’s May 2025 Rental Report, more suburban homes are being occupied by renters, not owners, as