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Renting a home in the United States has never been more expensive or more complex. According to data from MyRentRates, the average U.S. rent has climbed to $1,408 per month, continuing a steady trend that’s been in motion since 2012. (Source) While the pace of increases has slowed in some areas, the underlying forces pushing […]
After more than a year of steady increases, U.S. apartment rent growth has finally shown signs of cooling. According to a new CoStar report, the second quarter of 2025 marked the first slowdown in rent growth since early 2024, offering a glimpse of relief for renters but raising important questions for landlords, developers, and investors. […]
The U.S. housing market continues to send mixed signals in 2025. While new construction has shown pockets of growth, the resale market tells a different story. Existing home sales remain stuck at low levels, struggling to gain traction despite a growing number of homes on the market. According to the latest report, May 2025 marked […]
America is building more apartments than it has in decades, yet renters continue to feel the pinch of high housing costs. Despite cranes dotting city skylines and developers racing to add new supply, affordability remains out of reach for millions. Rising rents, climbing energy bills, and reduced federal housing assistance are leaving many households struggling […]
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 […]