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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. […]
New York City renters are used to high costs, but 2025 brought a major shift many hoped would ease the pain: the Fairness in Apartment Rental Expenses (FARE) Act. This new law was designed to eliminate the upfront broker fees that tenants have historically had to pay fees that could reach thousands of dollars on […]
When it comes to leasing and real estate, few terms create as much confusion or strong reaction as rack-rent. While it may sound like old legal jargon, it carries real implications for landlords, tenants, investors, and anyone navigating today’s rental markets. Whether you’re managing property, renting a home, or simply trying to understand the economics […]
The multifamily housing sector is entering 2025 with a mix of pressure and promise. According to Carbon’s 2025 Multifamily Market Outlook: High Supply, Modest Rent Growth, and New Opportunities, the year ahead will challenge owners and investors to sharpen their strategies while embracing a shifting landscape shaped by high supply levels, slower rent growth, rising […]
As the cost of living continues to climb in many parts of the United States, millions of Americans are rethinking one of the biggest financial decisions they make: where they live. While major metros like New York, Los Angeles, and San Francisco dominate headlines for their sky-high housing prices, a new report highlighted in AOL […]