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You Now Need a Six‑Figure Salary to Rent in Major U.S. Cities

The American dream of affordable housing is slipping away—not just for homebuyers, but for renters too. As housing prices continue to climb and inventory remains critically low, a new report from Zillow reveals that even renting now demands a six-figure income in many of the nation’s biggest cities. Read on to understand how we got […]

Rents Spike Over 50% in 10 U.S. States: What’s Fueling Millions of Hardship

Over the last five years, the cost of renting a home in the United States has skyrocketed — and for residents in at least 10 U.S. states, the increase has been nothing short of jaw-dropping. According to newly released data from Rentec Direct, featured in Newsweek, these states have seen rent increases of more than […]

Spring Shifts in the Housing Market: Record-High Costs Meet a Surge in Listings

As spring kicks off, the U.S. housing market finds itself in a paradox: housing costs are reaching record highs, while new listings are also climbing sharply. This complex push and pull is shaping a unique 2025 market landscape that’s challenging both buyers and sellers in new ways. Mortgage Payments Hit Record Highs In the four […]

How Overregulation Is Fueling Today’s Rent Crisis

Why Are Rents So High? The Answer Might Be in the Rulebook As renters across the U.S. continue to struggle with soaring housing costs, many look to inflation, interest rates, and supply shortages as the main culprits. While these factors certainly contribute to the affordability crisis, a growing body of research is shedding light on […]

April 2025 Rent Trends: Single-Family Rental Growth Holds Steady Nationwide

The U.S. rental market is showing signs of stability—at least for now. According to the latest data from CoreLogic’s Single-Family Rent Index (SFRI), U.S. single-family rents rose 2.9% year-over-year in April 2025—matching the same growth rate recorded in March. While a far cry from the double-digit spikes seen during the pandemic peak, this level of […]

Post-Holiday Pop: Single‑Family Rent Growth Rebounds in Early 2025

After months of cooling, U.S. single-family rents are on the rise again—and this time, the growth is accelerating faster than expected for the winter season. According to CoreLogic’s January 2025 Single-Family Rent Index (SFRI), nationwide rent growth hit 2.4% year-over-year, up from 2.1% in December and marking a meaningful rebound from late-2024 lows. With this […]