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As rent prices continue to surge across much of the United States, finding an affordable place to live has become a major challenge for many renters. However, some cities still offer a much-needed break from sky-high housing costs. A recent study by WalletHub, highlighted in a Mental Floss article, analyzed how affordable rent is across […]
With housing costs climbing and mortgage rates remaining high, the age-old question has resurfaced with greater urgency: is it better to rent or buy a home in 2025? For many Americans, homeownership has long symbolized financial success and stability. But today, with median home prices exceeding $400,000 and monthly mortgage payments approaching $2,800, the dream […]
In a sobering milestone for the U.S. housing market, rental affordability has officially reached a record-breaking crisis point. According to the latest report from Harvard University’s Joint Center for Housing Studies, millions of Americans are now spending an unsustainable portion of their income just to keep a roof over their heads — a burden that […]
As we approach the middle of 2025, renters across the United States are feeling the sting of rising rental prices. Whether you’re looking for your first apartment, renewing a lease, or relocating for work, the cost of renting has never been more unpredictable. A recent report by 24/7 Wall St., based on research from Construction […]
If you’re feeling sticker shock while apartment hunting in 2025, you’re not alone. A new study by Storage Sense, recently highlighted by Sunset Magazine, reveals that rent prices have reached jaw-dropping levels in many U.S. metros—particularly along the West Coast and in the Northeast. The study looked at rental cost per 100 square feet, a […]
For the past year and a half, renters across the United States have enjoyed a rare break: rents have been steadily falling, month after month. According to recent data from Realtor.com, February 2025 marked the 19th consecutive month of year-over-year declines in median asking rents across the nation’s 50 largest metropolitan areas. But behind the […]