Tag Archives: renters
Homeownership falls to level last seen during Beatlemania
The national homeownership rate is at its lowest level in 48 years, according to new data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Continue reading
Hot market leaves renters cold
As housing demand surges, many renters have been priced out of the rental market. Continue reading
Rental demand slows
As the housing market improves, rental demand wanes. Where does that leave investors? Continue reading
Rent for $60,000 per month
Since the housing market collapsed, rental demand has increased, along with prices. But how much would you pay to live in a premier property? The owners of the tallest residential building in the Western hemisphere, in Lower Manhattan, are betting rent… 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
Homeownership dream fading?
Mortgage rates hit a new record low in last week’s Bankrate survey, but homeowners still aren’t biting, as proven by a drop in applications for new mortgages and refinance loans.
Homebuyers are holding back, for sure, as home prices keep falling and le… Continue reading
Should landlords prove credit?
Normally it’s the renter who needs to prove their creditworthiness to the landlord. But with the current state of the housing market, it may be time for the landlord to prove to the renter that their credit is not in the toilet. With so many homeowners… Continue reading