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After years of aggressive rent hikes, a new report from Calculated Risk shows something renters have been waiting for: asking rents have barely changed compared to last year. According to the latest national data, the median asking rent is showing near-zero year-over-year growth, marking one of the calmest rental markets since before the pandemic. After […]

For years, headlines proclaimed the “death of big cities.” From New York to Los Angeles, pandemic-era fears, work-from-home trends, and shifting lifestyle preferences drove many Americans toward suburbs and smaller metros. But new data from the U.S. Census Bureau tells a very different story: America’s largest cities are growing again and at a surprisingly fast

For decades, the phrase “rent control” has been met with strong reactions. Many economists argue it’s bad policy. Landlords fear it will ruin the rental market. And renters are often divided some love it for the protection it offers, while others worry it limits their housing options. But a growing body of research suggests something

In many parts of the United States today, renting isn’t the affordable alternative it used to be. What used to be a flexible, budget-friendly option for millions of Americans has now turned into a financial challenge especially in the country’s hottest markets. According to a new analysis by Investopedia, the number of U.S. rental markets

Why does it feel like every year, life gets more expensive but paychecks don’t? From housing and groceries to rent and basic daily needs, Americans across the country are asking the same question: Why is everything unaffordable now? A recent article from Daily Kos breaks down the historical numbers, the structural issues, and the economic

For years, homeownership has been one of the strongest symbols of financial stability in America. But in 2025, that dream is becoming increasingly difficult to reach not just for middle-income households, but even for many upper-middle-class families who, in theory, should be more than capable of affording a typical home. According to a recent analysis