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Single renters pay a nearly $7,000 ‘singles tax’ to live alone: Zillow

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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. Continue reading →

A theory is emerging online about a mass exodus from New York City

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Warehousing? Inflated algorithms? Shady developers? They’re all part of a new report on what’s driving up rental prices in New York City. However, social media users aren’t buying the theory. Continue reading →

Landlord’s $200 ‘aggressive breed’ fee for pet fish shocks internet

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TikTok user Nicole Rose posted a video of herself staring in stunned silence at the Kansas City apartment’s pet policy, which requires a $200 one-time fee for pets, along with a $15 monthly fee. Continue reading →

Minimum wage workers need at least 4 jobs to pay rent in some cities

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Even the most expensive cities — which typically have higher minimum wages — are more affordable than those with $7.25 an hour minimums, according to data released Tuesday by Zillow. Continue reading →

25 cities cracking down on Airbnb: The Real Word

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This week, Byron Lazine and Nicole White are talking about cities that are making it harder to own short-term rentals, how inflation has impacted millennial homebuying plans and the weekly media review Left, Middle, Right. Continue reading →

RealPage hit with second class-action suit alleging rent price fixing

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Tenants in Florida claim the company oversaw a “cartel” that unfairly drove up the cost of rent in markets across the Sunshine State. The claim comes on the heels of a similar suit in California. Continue reading →

The Agency 2022 Red Paper: A softening, but still strong market

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“The key takeaway is this,” CEO Mauricio Umansky said of this year’s report. “Housing remains a primary investment for the world’s most affluent citizens and a safe hedge against inflation.” Continue reading →

In reversal from 2021, it costs more to buy than rent in 95% of US

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Last year, it was more expensive to rent than own. High home prices and mortgage rates that doubled in 2022 changed that, according to a new report from property data firm Attom. Continue reading →

Rent growth slows to smallest rate since July 2021

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While the 4.8 percent growth was still above historical norms, it’s the smallest increase since June 2021. Median asking rent in the nation’s 50 largest markets climbed to $1,979 last month. Continue reading →