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The 10 U.S. Cities Where Rent Growth Is Cooling the Most

As the U.S. housing market continues to struggle with affordability issues, there’s at least some good news for renters in select cities: rent growth is finally slowing down. According to a detailed report highlighted by Yahoo Finance, ten U.S. cities saw the smallest increases in rental costs over the past year, signaling a potential shift […]

Why Rent in NYC Is Out of Control (and What’s Fueling the Surge)

New York City has always been known for its notoriously high rents, but in recent years, prices have reached staggering new heights. Renters face an increasingly competitive and expensive market, where even modest apartments demand luxury-level prices. But why exactly has renting in NYC spiraled so far out of control? The answer is not as […]

The Great Housing Divide: Why Buying a Starter Home Now Costs Twice as Much as Renting

For decades, owning a home has been seen as the cornerstone of the “American Dream.” But in 2025, that dream is becoming harder and more expensive to achieve. According to a new analysis from John Burns Research & Consulting, shared via TalkMarkets, the monthly cost of owning an entry-level single-family home now exceeds twice the […]

Shrinking Buying Power: Only 28% of U.S. Homes Are Now Affordable to the Typical Household

The American dream of owning a home is becoming increasingly difficult to reach. According to a new housing affordability analysis from Realtor.com, highlighted by Fox Business, only 28% of homes on the U.S. market are affordable for the average household a dramatic shift compared to just a few years ago. Rising mortgage rates, higher home […]

Texas Cities Where Rent Is More Expensive Than a Mortgage: Time to Rethink Renting?

As the U.S. housing market continues to shift, a recent study revealed a surprising trend in Texas: renting a home now costs more than owning one in several major cities. For renters who’ve felt priced out of homeownership, this news could signal a potential turning point and an opportunity to start building equity instead of […]

Cautiously Optimistic: What to Expect from Rent Growth Through Year’s End

As the year draws to a close, the U.S. rental housing market stands at an important crossroads. While demand remains strong and vacancy rates are still low in many markets, the explosive rent growth of recent years has cooled signaling a more balanced, but still cautious, outlook for the months ahead. For landlords, property managers, […]