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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 […]

For generations, the phrase “six-figure salary” has been synonymous with financial success. It represented security, comfort, and the freedom to build a better life. But according to a new analysis from LendingTree, that long-held belief is rapidly becoming outdated. In today’s economy, even families earning $100,000 a year a salary well above the national median […]

A new national survey is shedding light on one of the most pressing concerns facing millions of Americans today: the feeling that homeownership once considered a cornerstone of financial security may now be out of reach for many renters. The report, published by the Davis Vanguard, underscores a dramatic shift in public sentiment as rising […]

Across the U.S., millions of renters face a daily battle against increasing housing costs, limited availability, and stagnant wages. Even in cities with job growth and expanding economies, one essential need remains increasingly out of reach: affordable housing. This growing gap raises an important question:What if the U.S. guaranteed rental assistance for everyone who needed […]

Across the country and especially in high-demand markets like New York City renters are encountering a troubling trend: subtle, incremental rent increases that don’t seem dramatic on the surface but quickly add up to big financial pressure. These “sneaky price hikes,” as highlighted in a recent Yahoo News report, are becoming more common in 2025. […]