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US Rent Growth Easing, but Remains a Burden for Many Tenants
The U.S. median rent rose 2.4% in January from a year earlier to $1,942, the lowest annual increase since June 2021. read more >
by Associated Press -
Rent Stabilization Measures Win in US Midterm Election
There were also dozens of proposals on the Nov. 8 ballot raising money for and authorizing construction of affordable housing. read more >
by Associated Press -
Report: Home Sales Down, Prices Up in Northwest Arkansas
The latest Skyline Report found that the pace of new construction in the region slowed because of supply chain issues. read more >
by Marty Cook -
US Inflation Still Stubbornly High Despite August Slowdown
"This was a disappointing report," said Laura Rosner-Warburton, senior economist at MacroPolicy Perspectives. read more >
by Associated Press -
Rents are Starting to Come Down, but the Trend May Not Hold
The national median asking rent was up 14% in July over July the previous year, the smallest annual increase since November 2021, according to a new report from Redfin. read more >
by Associated Press -
Military Families’ Housing Benefits Lag as Rents Explode
Reports of the housing squeeze that military families are feeling has alarmed members of Congress who are pushing legislation that would force the Department of Defense to rethink how it handles housing. read more >
by Associated Press -
Bank of America CEO: Struggling Americans Feel They Are in a Recession
Brian Moynihan cited two major issues negatively impacting average Americans — gas prices and rent — as reasons to be concerned. read more >
by Associated Press -
Housing Shortage, Soaring Rents Squeeze US College Students
In some cases, the rental increases have been exacerbated by a lack of on-campus housing. read more >
by Associated Press -