The cost gap between buying and renting is closing

According to the brokerage firm Redfin, Americans now need to earn over $76,000 to afford typical rental costs in the U.S.

Average rent prices are falling across key US cities

Austin stands out as one of the sharpest rent price reversals in the country. Average rent prices have fallen a notable 6.6 ...

Renters use ‘rent now, pay later’ services to manage monthly payments, but fees raise concerns

So-called “rent now, pay later” services have emerged over the past few years as housing costs climb and paychecks grow less ...
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Renting is now cheaper than buying a home in every major U.S. city

Renting is now cheaper than owning a home in every major U.S. metropolitan area, including Los Angeles, according to a new study from LendingTree. The report highlights the growing unaffordability of ...
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New study finds renting is now cheaper than owning in every major U.S. metro

New analysis finds homeowners with mortgages pay about 37% more per month — roughly $550 extra, or $6,500 a year. In cities like San Francisco, New York, and Los Angeles, owning can cost ...