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The Two‑Bedroom Hunt in Manhattan: Why Rents Are Soaring and What It Means for Renters

If you’re looking for a two-bedroom apartment in Manhattan right now, brace yourself: competition is intense, inventory is shrinking, and prices are reaching record-breaking levels. This isn’t just a seasonal spike—it’s part of a growing trend that’s reshaping New York City’s rental landscape. A Market on Fire: The Latest Rent Data A recent Curbed article […]

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Rising Rents in 2025: Los Angeles and D.C. Drive National Increase

U.S. single‑family rent prices are on the rise again, with Cotality’s March 2025 Single‑Family Rent Index (SFRI) reporting a 2.9% year‑over‑year increase. This marks the third consecutive month of accelerating rent growth, signaling that the softening rental market seen in late 2024 may be firmly in the rearview mirror. “After hitting a low point in

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Why 2025 May Finally Offer Rent Relief But Challenges Remain for Renters

After years of relentless rent hikes, there is cautious optimism that 2025 might mark a turning point for renters. From 2021 to 2023, rental costs skyrocketed by nearly 26%, with median asking rents climbing from $1,350 to $1,700 nationwide. For many households, this sharp increase pushed housing costs far beyond the recommended 30% income threshold,

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Renters Are Staying Put: Why Lease Renewals Are Surging in 2025

The U.S. rental market is witnessing a notable shift—renters are renewing their leases at historically high rates. With soaring housing prices, high interest rates, and economic uncertainty, many renters are choosing to stay in their current homes rather than face the cost and hassle of moving. According to a recent Bisnow article, turnover rates for

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Which U.S. States Have the Highest—and Lowest—Monthly Household Bill Costs in 2025?

Living costs in the U.S. continue to rise, but not all states are equally expensive when it comes to household bills. A new report from doxo—a leading bill payment service—sheds light on the 2025 Cost of Bills Index (COBI), ranking all 50 states based on the median monthly cost of essential household expenses. These expenses

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