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Median income renters found housing a little more affordable at year-end as asking rents slipped – partly due to continuing high vacancies and concessions from landlords. These were the most affordable conditions in more than four years, according to Zillow’s rental market report for December 2025. In December this year, 26.5% of a new renter’s household income would have been required to cover asking rent, which fell 0.2% nationwide from November levels to $1,901. That was the lowest share since August 2021 and an improvement on the peak of 27.6% required in May 2023. In December, a household would have needed to earn $76,020 – 2.2% more year-over-year – to comfortably... Read more
A new survey finds rent control has negative impact on housing supply reported around the country as apartment leaders pull back from rent-controlled markets,...
For the first time in years, renters in the L.A. metro area may be catching a break. According to reporting by the Los Angeles Times, median rent across the L.A. metro...
There are plenty of reasons for the multifamily sector’s resilience. Many people are choosing to rent rather than buy a home. Mortgage interest rates are keeping some...
New York City renters are now legally entitled to clear, accessible information about whether stabilized apartments exist in their buildings. Last week, Local Law 86,...
KEY TAKEAWAYS Build-to-rent (BTR) fills a growing need as homeownership becomes less affordable. Average US mortgage payments now exceed rents by more than 50%. BTR growth is focused in the Sun Belt, with over 120,000 units nationwide. Sector pipeline exceeds 90,000 units, with more expansion expected in coming years. Affordability Drives Build-to-Rent Momentum Rising home prices and mortgage rates have widened the cost gap between owning and renting to historic levels. According to RealPage, as of 2025, the average US mortgage payment tops $2,800—about 50% more than the average monthly rent of $1,900. Property taxes and insurance make up nearly a third of mortgage costs. That added... Read more
KEY TAKEAWAYS Rent concessions trends are highest in Sunbelt cities, with Phoenix leading at 54% of listings offering free rent. Oversupply of luxury apartments has...
Fannie Mae announced new ADU financing rules. Most investors missed it. The ones who didn’t? Already running numbers on properties they own. The change: Fannie...
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...
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...
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