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The decision to rent or buy a home has always been a complex financial and personal choice but in 2025, it’s more dependent on location than ever. According to a new study by First American Financial Corporation, analyzed by Deputy Chief Economist Odeta Kushi, the cost-benefit breakdown of renting versus buying varies drastically by metro […]
In today’s real estate market, paying more doesn’t always mean living better. While we often equate high living costs with premium experiences like safe neighborhoods, clean environments, and smooth commutes that’s not always the case. A new study from Highland Cabinetry, as reported by Nasdaq, shines a light on the U.S. cities where the cost […]
The dream of finding a perfect place to settle down in retirement or even to buy a first home is becoming harder to achieve. Rising housing costs, limited supply, and demographic shifts are reshaping the affordability landscape across the U.S. According to real estate professionals cited by FinanceBuzz, nine cities are expected to lose their […]
The dream of working hard, paying the bills, and still having time to enjoy life feels out of reach for many Americans. For millions of minimum-wage workers, simply keeping a roof over their heads requires a grueling schedule that resembles holding down two full-time jobs. A recent analysis published by Realtor.com reveals a sobering reality: […]
Renting a home in the United States has become increasingly out of reach for millions of low-wage workers. According to the National Low Income Housing Coalition’s (NLIHC) “Out of Reach 2025” report, the average minimum-wage worker would need to work 116 hours a week nearly three full-time jobs to afford a modest two-bedroom apartment without […]
For decades, rent control has been framed as a villain in housing policy debates. Economists, landlords, and policymakers often argue that controlling rent prices leads to reduced housing supply, poor maintenance, and an overall decline in housing quality. But as Cahal Moran argues in his article for Current Affairs, these critiques rely on outdated or […]