December 12, 2025

For decades, homeownership has been marketed as the ultimate marker of success in the American Dream. Renting, meanwhile, was often framed as a temporary stage something people endured until they could finally afford to buy. But that long-standing narrative is steadily unraveling. Today, millions of Americans are renting for longer than ever before, not simply […]

Short-term rentals have become a permanent fixture in today’s housing landscape. Platforms like Airbnb and VRBO offer travelers flexibility and homeowners new income opportunities but they also continue to raise a critical question for cities and residents alike: Are short-term rentals still driving up housing costs, or has their impact been overstated? As housing affordability