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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 market follows a record year of apartment completions in 2024, which has given renters more bargaining power. Experts say the trend is likely to continue into early 2026, offering renters a rare opportunity to negotiate leases and lock in lower prices. A Market Shift Years in the Making After years of double-digit rent hikes, renters are finally getting a break, per CNBC. November data from Realtor.com shows that the median asking rent across the 50 largest US metro areas dropped to $1,693—down 1% from the same time... Read more
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...
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 revealed several predictions for the market next year. For one, home values are forecast to rise modestly by 1.2% after a flat 2025, supported by slightly easing mortgage costs that allow more buyers to remain in the market. As prices increase, fewer homeowners will be underwater in most major markets, with only 12 expected to see declines next year, Zillow forecasted. Meanwhile, mortgage rates are unlikely to fall below 6%, the report predicts. However, borrowers have already seen some relief this year, with... Read more
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...
KEY TAKEAWAYS Renters are almost three times more likely to be uninsured than homeowners (11.7% vs. 4.4%), and they rely more on public programs for...
Danielle Rickards is a 30-year-old single mother and a full-time caretaker to her 5-year-old daughter, who has a rare heart condition. For many Americans in similar...
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