Tag Archives: rental
Homeownership losing steam
The rate of homeownership in the U.S. is at a 19-year low. Continue reading
Rental vacancies level off
More apartment units are on the market, but don’t look for a reduction in rent. Continue reading
Investors boosting the recovery
Investor activity and rental demand are playing big roles in the housing market. Continue reading
20 best cities to buy rental homes
With interest rates near record lows and rising rents, real estate can be a good investment these days — depending on where you buy and how you pay for it. Continue reading
FEMA ups Sandy assistance
Victims of the storm are getting a little more help with the cost of renting. Continue reading
Fewer rentals, steady rents
Prospective renters found fewer places available for rent in the third quarter. Yet monthly rents barely changed. Continue reading
Homeownership hits new low
Despite low mortgage rates and home prices, the first quarter of this year saw the rate of homeownership fall … Continue reading
This is why your rent is higher
Landlords are asking for higher rents, and why not? Fewer rentals are vacant. Continue reading
Rent for less in a boom market
Part of the fallout of the housing crisis means that rental demand is up – and so are prices. As home prices have been dropping and supply increasing, it’s a cruel twist for renters who are blocked from getting a mortgage because of bad credit to see… Continue reading
Who is the new renter?
One promising piece of news in the housing crisis for developers and investors is rental property, which has seen a surge as homeownership rates have fallen off. As builders seek ways to tailor rental units to the needs of renters, the Wall Street Jour… Continue reading