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Rents see national growth after 8-month stretch of declines

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The US median rent increased 1.1 percent year over year in March after 8 consecutive months of declines, according to a new report from realtor.com released on Tuesday. Continue reading →

Rents rise in suburban and rural areas, remain flat in urban centers

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Recent data from Zumper shows that suburban and rural rents grew 5 to 7 percent more than urban rents over the last year. However, some secondary cities that thrived during the pandemic are now starting to see rent declines Continue reading →

The Homebuyer Files: How rising rent convinced these 3 to finally buy

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Two single mothers and one aspiring musician share how escalating rent costs pushed them to buy and build equity instead. Continue reading →

For-sale housing shortage is driving up rental prices

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A lack of affordable for-sale housing is “placing pressure” on the rental market and driving up rent, according to Apartment Guide’s Rent Report 2020. Continue reading →

These 3 satellite cities are outshining their larger neighbors

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According to a rental market study released by Zumper, Oakland, Scottsdale, and St. Paul are attracting more renters than their larger, nearby counterparts. Continue reading →

Everything is bigger in Texas — including the rent

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Over the past decade, the median rent has increased by more than 80 percent in Austin, Texas, according to a new Zillow study released Friday. Continue reading →

Smaller homes, vibrant design and low mortgage rates in 2020: Zillow

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Slower home price growth, low mortgage rates and millennial-backed housing trends are all in the cards, according to Zillow’s 2020 predictions. Continue reading →

Home values continued to rise in July, but at slower rate: Zillow

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Median home values increased 8 percent year-over-year, to $218,000 in July, but in 20 of the 35 largest markets growth slowed modestly, according to Zillow. Continue reading →

Hong Kong millennials are skirting the law to avoid sky-high rent

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With the median home costing 19.4 times more than median household income, Millennials in Hong Kong are taking desperate measures to live in the city. Continue reading →