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For millions of renters across the U.S., one of the biggest fears is receiving that dreaded notice: your rent is going up. With housing costs continuing to outpace wages in many cities, even a modest increase can stretch a tenant’s budget to the limit. The good news? Rent hikes are not always set in stone. […]

For millions of Americans, buying a home feels like chasing a moving target. Prices are rising faster than wages, starter homes are harder to find, and even middle-class families are struggling to compete. The dream of homeownership once a defining feature of the American middle class is slipping further out of reach. Why is this […]

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 […]