Evictions in America aren’t just happening in courtrooms. Across the country, tenants are being pushed out of their homes without ever stepping foot in front of a judge. The reason? Skyrocketing rents, neglected repairs, and a lack of tenant protections have created a wave of informal evictions—a crisis hiding in plain sight. The NAACP Legal […]
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The U.S. rental housing market is undergoing a seismic shift. According to a February 2025 report from Finance & Commerce, single-family home rentals now cost nearly 20% more than multifamily apartment rentals—the highest price gap ever recorded. As affordability challenges persist for homebuyers, more families and professionals are turning to rental homes, driving up prices
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The United Kingdom is on the brink of the most significant overhaul of rental laws in decades with the introduction of the Renters’ Rights Bill. Spearheaded by Labour’s Baroness Taylor of Bolton, the bill is part of a broader effort to create a fairer and more secure housing system for tenants. However, what is being
Renters’ Rights Bill: A Step Forward—or a Pitfall for Renters? Read More »
For the first time in what feels like a long stretch of unrelenting price hikes, Americans are seeing a slowdown in one of the most burdensome cost categories—housing. According to recent data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, rent and mortgage-related costs rose just 0.3% in January, a notable shift after years of aggressive increases
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For decades, owning a home was a cornerstone of the American Dream. But in the Bay Area, that dream now comes with a shocking twist—you might not financially break even until after three full decades of homeownership. In cities like San Francisco, San Jose, Oakland, and Fremont, recent data reveals that renting is now significantly
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After months of stagnation, U.S. rent prices are on the move again. According to a new Redfin report, the national median asking rent rose 0.4% year-over-year in February 2025, bringing the median to $1,607. While this may seem like a modest increase, it’s a meaningful shift—marking the first annual uptick since June 2024, and the
