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KEY TAKEAWAYS 86% of Gen Z and millennial renters have delayed major life milestones due to rising housing costs. Renter priorities focus on essentials: in-unit laundry, pet-friendly policies, and central AC top the list. Almost half would relocate—across city, state, or country borders—for more affordable rent. More than half see Airbnb-friendly rentals as a strategy to boost income and flexibility. Affordability Reshapes Life Plans Rising housing costs in 2026 have forced renters to rethink their priorities. Apartment List did a survey of 1,000 Gen Z and millennial renters which showed that many delay key life events. Homebuying, retirement savings, and starting families are now... Read more
The national median rent fell 0.8% in December, and now stands at $1,356. This closes the book on 2025, with five consecutive months of rent declines. Based on recent...
KEY TAKEAWAYS Median asking rents continue to decline across major US cities, with some Sun Belt and Western metros seeing year-over-year drops of over 6%. The cooling...
When homeownership and home sales plummeted in 2010 in the wake of the housing market collapse, investors responded by purchasing single-family homes and renting them...
That extra bedroom in your home was once meant for guests, but for most of the year it sits empty. While it may seem convenient to have a spare room, paying for unused...
The new year doesn’t just bring new gifts and new resolutions. It also brings new laws. State and local lawmakers have a lot on tap for 2026 when it comes to housing laws that will affect Southern California renters and landlords. From refrigerators to fire damage, from development streamlining to rent control caps, LAist has rounded up the legal changes coming next year that you need to know. AB 628: No more ‘no fridge’ apartment listings Starting Jan. 1, landlords must provide tenants with a working refrigerator and stove. Many landlords already offer these appliances, but the L.A. area stands out nationwide for having an unusually high proportion of fridge-less apartments. Next... Read more
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) just issued a major update on criminal-record screening and rolled back several prior guidance documents. This...
The housing market is expected to continue stabilizing in 2026 as affordability improves, drawing buyers back, according to Zillow. In a report, the home marketplace...
Real estate investors scouring affordable metros in search of bargains they can rent out at a healthy profit margin are reshaping those markets—and small-scale...
The nation’s largest housing assistance program, Section 8, is a lifeline for tenants across the nation who would otherwise be priced out of expensive housing...
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