While our previous analysis showed how rental costs have spiraled over two decades, homeowners aren’t immune to escalating housing expenses—they’re just facing them through different, often hidden channels like rapidly rising HOA fees. Beyond the headlines about mortgage rates and home prices, a quieter force is steadily increasing the cost of homeownership across America: Homeowners…
The American dream of affordable housing has become increasingly elusive for millions of renters across the United States. Over the past 20 years, rental costs have skyrocketed, with the most dramatic increases occurring in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Understanding these trends and their underlying causes is crucial for anyone navigating today’s challenging rental…
The rental market story unfolding across America has a distinctly Southern and Western flavor. As we see the 25th consecutive month of year-over-year rent declines for smaller units, it’s the Sun Belt cities that are making the biggest headlines—and offering the best opportunities for renters. The Sunbelt Dominance in Rent Reductions Three metros are leading…
The housing market is experiencing a significant shift that hasn’t been seen in over a decade. A record 121,000 completed single-family homes sat unsold in July 2025, marking the highest inventory level since the aftermath of the Great Recession in 2009. This dramatic increase signals changing dynamics in America’s housing landscape and could create new…
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