Renters accelerate buying plans as rental affordability improves
Zillow data shows rent price growth has reached its lowest level since 2020
by Marian McPherson Apr 21
REBNY sues the City of New York to stop FARE Act enforcement
The New York City Council passed a bill to shift responsibility for broker fees from renters to property owners last month. Real Estate Board of New York is attempting to stop its enforcement
by Marian McPherson Dec 17
What’s the rent? A whole month’s pay, 1 in 5 renters tell Redfin
Redfin report finds 22% of US renters say they pay their all of their monthly income to afford rent. They're borrowing money, getting a second job and pulling from retirement to cover the cost
by Taylor Anderson Nov 22
A picture of a multi-unit building to symbolize multifamily real estate market
Teachers can now afford 47.9% of rental apartments within commuting distance of their schools, an increase from 40.7% the previous year, Redfin reported on Wednesday
by Richelle Hammiel Aug 14
Single renters pay a nearly $7,000 'singles tax' to live alone: Zillow
The 'tax' varies widely depending on the market with renters in expensive markets, such as New York City paying up to $19,500 more in rent annually
by Ben Verde Feb 13
Freddie Mac posts healthy profit despite big drop in mortgage volume
The mortgage giant generated more than $2.5B profit and grew its mortgage portfolio despite dramatic declines in new purchase loans and refinancing
by Matt Carter Jul 28
Essential workers sacrifice space and home age to afford their rent: Zillow
Millions of renters throughout the US are often forced to choose smaller and older homes to afford their rent, according to a recent report from Zillow
Rent prices continue to decline along the coasts: realtor.com
Some of the nation's largest markets, including New York City and San Francisco, experienced double-digit rent declines as renters head toward the suburbs
by Marian McPherson Jan 21
Where renters can get more bang for their buck in the US
Experts also weigh in on how local policymakers can make housing more affordable for renters without upsetting homeowners
by Andrea V. Brambila Jul 22
3 ways real estate agents can help renters become homeowners
Agents in NYC, Chicago and Fargo show how a little guidance and education can lift renters to homeownership
by Marian McPherson Oct 9
Owning is cheaper than renting in over half of US counties
'Renting has clearly become the lesser of two housing affordability evils in many major population centers'
by Marian McPherson Jan 11
Where are America's happiest renters?
Affordability, job market, crime level: study finds what tenants value most
by Jennifer Riner Sep 9
RealPage platform offers window into rental market trends
RealPage Market Analytics gives apartment investors and owners insight into rent growth, population changes
by Amy Tankersley Aug 4