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Market Data + Trends

America’s Rental Housing Report—One Year Later

One year ago, Harvard's Joint Center for Housing Studies released its 2022 Rental Housing Report at a tumultuous time for the rental market. At the start of 2023, many of the same challenges persist

Housing Markets

Asking Rents Posted First Gain in Five Months in February

After falling at the close of 2022, asking rents are on the rise in these popular US metros

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Market Data + Trends

Will Rent Prices Fall in 2023? Tenants Regain Bargaining Power as Vacancy Rates Rise

Experts say rental costs are poised to fall in the year ahead, as waning demand leads to an uptick in apartment vacancy rates

Housing Markets

The Most Affordable Metros for Single Renters

Here are the U.S. cities where single renters are paying the greatest and smallest portion of their incomes for rent on studio apartments

Housing Markets

Despite a Cooler Market at the Start of 2023, Rents Are Still Rising in These U.S. Metros

Asking rents fell gradually from December to January, but a few popular metro areas are still recording strong monthly gains

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Build to Rent

How Designing Build-to-Rent Homes Differs From For-Sale Product

Design tenets that differentiate BTR from for-sale homes

Like apples to oranges, build-to-rent design differs from single-family home design

Market Data + Trends

The Share of Millionaire Renters Is on the Rise

While some would-be house hunters are retreating into the rental market out of necessity, other high-income Americans are renting by choice

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Build to Rent

Bringing Clarity to Build-to-Rent Terminology for Greater Appeal

The New Home Trends Institute takes steps to create alignment around build-to-rent terminology

Housing Markets

Despite Elevated Borrowing Costs, Buying Is Cheaper Than Renting in These Affordable U.S. Metros

Though renting remains the most affordable housing option in the majority of U.S. cities, a few relatively affordable destinations benefit buyers more than renters

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Affordability

As Housing Costs Outpace Income Growth, the Typical US Renter Is Now Rent-Burdened

Renters across the U.S. spend 30% of median income on monthly payments as housing costs continue to reach new highs

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As Mortgage Rates Rise, Buyers Lose Purchasing Power

Renters Are Choosing Single-Family Homes for These Features