December 23, 2025

Owning a home has long been part of the American Dream. But in today’s economy, that dream is becoming harder and more expensive to achieve. According to new U.S. Census Bureau data, the inflation-adjusted median monthly cost of owning a home reached $2,035 in 2024, a sharp increase from the year before. This means that […]

Across the United States, renters are facing a familiar challenge: climbing housing costs. According to recent data highlighted by ConsumerAffairs, rents in most large housing markets are rising once again, leaving tenants to juggle higher monthly payments at a time when inflation and interest rates are already straining household budgets. While the increases are not