According to a new Home Bay study, it is more affordable to rent than buy a home in 90% of the most populous U.S. cities. Research found that, on average, renters save an estimated $174 a month, totaling $2,088 per year.
Read More »The Best Counties For Buying Single-Family Rentals
Rental returns experienced a significant increase from 2022 in roughly 90% of counties analyzed in ATTOM's latest Q1 2023 Single-Family Rental Market report, reversing years of decline and narrowing down the best counties for single-family rentals in 2023.
Read More »January Marks the 12th Consecutive Month of Slowing Rent Growth
As January 2023 marked the sixth month in a row with a single-digit rate rent increase, a new report from Realtor.com reveals less expensive metros are experiencing faster rent growth nationwide.
Read More »Apartment Size Shrinking Nationwide as Share of Studios Tick Up
A new analysis from RentCafe revealed the average size of new apartments in 2022 was 887-square-feet, a 54-square-foot drop from a decade ago, due to more studios and one-bedroom apartments entering the market.
Read More »How Many Renters Are Renewing Their Leases?
A new study from RentCafe breaks down that information and examines where the nation’s most competitive rental markets can be found.
Read More »Economy Hindering Americans from Milestone Purchases, Financial Goals
A majority of Americans are delaying life events and activities due to rising inflation, according to a new study from Bankrate, which found that an estimated 53% of consumers have delayed a major financial milestone due to the state of the economy.
Read More »Mobile Home Values Neck-and-Neck with Single-Family Homes
A new study from LendingTree found that mobile homes are much less expensive than single-family homes, offering homebuyers a cheaper alternative in purchasing. However, data revealed that mobile homes appreciated in value almost as quickly as single-family homes nationwide from 2016 to 2021.
Read More »Median Asking Rent Up 14% YoY in July
According to a new Redfin report, the national median asking rent for July was up 14% year-over-year (and 0.6% month-over-month) to an average of $2,032 per month. This ...
Read More »Midwest Region Providing Ample Opportunities for Renters
Kansas, South and North Dakota, top list of the best spots for renters to get the best deal for their dollar.
Read More »U.S. Sees Increases in Rent, Mortgages
Monthly listed rents in the U.S. increased 15.2% year over year to $1,891 in January, according to a new report from Redfin. This was the largest annual jump ...
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