Bringing Clarity to Build-to-Rent Terminology for Greater Appeal
The New Home Trends Institute takes steps to create alignment around build-to-rent terminology
Despite Elevated Borrowing Costs, Buying Is Cheaper Than Renting in These Affordable U.S. Metros
Though renting remains the most affordable housing option in the majority of U.S. cities, a few relatively affordable destinations benefit buyers more than renters
As Housing Costs Outpace Income Growth, the Typical U.S. Renter Is Now Rent-Burdened
Renters across the U.S. spend 30% of median income on monthly payments as housing costs continue to reach new highs
Homeownership Survey Results: Adapt Your Strategy for Shifting Consumer Sentiment
A recent survey about homeownership finds that while consumers believe in homeownership, many think now is not the right time to buy
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Affordability
New York City Faces Escalating Housing Crisis as Thousands Fall Behind on Rent
The New York City Housing Authority collected its lowest share of rent payments on record in 2022, and as housing costs continue to soar, the agency faces a dire financial crisis
Build to Rent
Built-For-Rent Market Expected to Ease in 2023, but Another Boom Is Likely in 2024, Experts Say
The built-for-rent (BFR) market grew exponentially throughout the pandemic, but as demand cools amid fears of a 2023 recession, BFR developers are pulling back
Affordability
After Peaking in Early 2022, Rents Are Falling the Fastest in These Popular Metro Areas
Rents fell for the third month in a row to close out 2022, but while some metros are cooling, others are still posting steady gains
Affordability
What a 2023 Housing Recession Could Mean for Rental Prices
For the past two years, rental costs have skyrocketed to new highs in popular metros across the U.S. Could a housing recession bring them back to earth?
Affordability
Renting Is Still Cheaper Than Buying in Most Metros, but the Affordability Gap Is Shrinking
Renters are still saving more than homeowners when it comes to monthly housing costs, but in some metro areas, the gap between rental prices and mortgage payments is shrinking
Housing Markets
Rent Prices Are Falling in These Overheated U.S. Metros—Are More to Follow in 2023?
Sun Belt markets were red-hot during the mid-pandemic Great Migration, but as renters return to bigger metros, prices in these popular housing destinations are beginning to fall
Build to Rent
As For-Sale Prices Reach New Highs, Demand for Build-To-Rent Communities Is on the Rise
Build-to-rent (BTR) communities offer renters the luxury of single-family residency without the added costs of homeownership, making them a desirable alternative for priced-out buyers
Build to Rent
Differentiating BTR From For-Sale Home Design
When it comes to functional design, build-to-rent (BTR) homes require a few key amenities and features that buyers won't find in most for-sale properties
Housing Markets
Rent Growth Is Slowing in These Costly U.S. Cities
After a fast run-up in asking rents throughout the pandemic, tenants are finding much-needed price relief in these high-cost cities
Housing Markets
Asking Rents Are Slowing Nationwide, and These Metros Are Seeing the Biggest Corrections
After nearly a year of double-digit growth, asking rents are falling across the U.S., and these metros are the first to see big changes