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Rental market
Rent hikes are finally easing — except for renters who can afford it the least
Mar 21, 2023
Rents at the bottom of the market, where supply is tighter relative to demand, have risen faster than those of higher-priced properties.
Housing costs are a main reason inflation is still high
Mar 14, 2023
The cost of shelter is driving more than 70% of inflation right now, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. So what gives?
This Florida woman used move-in deals to help save up for a house
Mar 1, 2023
Errica Jamil moved seven times in about as many years, earning her free or reduced rent. Now she owns a home of her own.
Rents are way up. How are landlords picking the price?
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Matt Levin
Jan 25, 2023
The national median rent has risen over 20% since 2020, according to Apartment List. And the use of pricing algorithms used by some of the nation's biggest corporate landlords might be playing a role.
The average U.S. renter now spends 30% of their income on rent, a new all-time high
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Amy Scott
Jan 20, 2023
When people have to spend more and more on rent, there's not much left over for other essentials.
Renting is now cheaper than owning in most of the country
Jan 20, 2023
A new report from ATTOM says it's now cheaper to rent than own a place in most parts of the country.
Rents are finally starting to fall. Here's why.
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Lily Jamali
Dec 15, 2022
There was a huge surge in demand early in the pandemic. That has cooled down dramatically, and in some areas, demand is starting to be met.
For public good, not for profit.
Some signs that rents may be moderating after an up-and-down ride
Oct 25, 2022
Migration shifts due to the pandemic are among the factors that have contributed to price fluctuations in the rental market.
How brutal is NYC’s rental market? Just ask this producer.
Sep 28, 2022
One report found that net effective median rent in Brooklyn jumped more than 27% year-over-year in August.
Rent caps come to the fore as hikes spike
Aug 30, 2022
Rents have been rising fast along with the price of homes, prompting discussion of rent control or stabilization.