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As the U.S. housing market continues to shift, a recent study revealed a surprising trend in Texas: renting a home now costs more than owning one in several major cities. For renters who’ve felt priced out of homeownership, this news could signal a potential turning point and an opportunity to start building equity instead of […]
As the year draws to a close, the U.S. rental housing market stands at an important crossroads. While demand remains strong and vacancy rates are still low in many markets, the explosive rent growth of recent years has cooled signaling a more balanced, but still cautious, outlook for the months ahead. For landlords, property managers, […]
The American dream of owning or renting a home without financial stress is becoming harder to achieve. A recent survey by NerdWallet has found that about half of Americans spend over 30% of their pre-tax income on housing costs, surpassing the widely recommended benchmark of affordability (kplctv.com). This 30% threshold, long used by financial planners […]
For many young professionals, earning $55,000 per year used to feel like a decent starting point. But today, even with that salary, many find themselves struggling to stay afloat financially. The cost of living continues to outpace wage growth, leaving many Americans juggling rent, student loans, and basic living expenses all while barely making it […]
The American housing market is entering a new and more expensive reality. Mortgage rates remain stubbornly high, and rent prices continue their upward climb. What was once hoped to be a temporary surge is now proving to be a sustained trend, reshaping how buyers, renters, and investors navigate the real estate landscape. According to Candy’s […]
When mortgage rates start to decline, the instinct for many hopeful homebuyers is to celebrate. Lower interest rates usually mean smaller monthly payments, more purchasing power, and potentially better deals. But this time, there’s a twist. As explained in Business Insider, the recent drop in mortgage rates isn’t just about affordability it’s tied to growing […]