Build-For-Rent: Why ESG Is So Important For Institutional Investment Acquisitions
ESG initiatives have risen to the forefront of how consumers and SFR rental home investors evaluate possible business investments.
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May 33 min read
Big-city dwellers are better off renting than buying a home everywhere, analysis says
In 21 of the 50 largest U.S. metros, the typical monthly cost of owning is at least 50% more expensive than the typical monthly cost of rent
Mar 204 min read
Metro Phoenix is sprouting the most build-to-rent communities. Here's why
Thousands of new homes have gone up in metro Phoenix during the past few years that homebuyers can't purchase.
Mar 52 min read
These are the 10 happiest cities in America—none of them are in Florida
Fremont, California is the happiest city in America
Feb 193 min read
The 10 U.S. cities where renters’ incomes go the furthest—No. 1 is in California
half of U.S. renters put more than 30% of their income toward their rent
Nov 27, 20234 min read
Where Are the Most and Least Affordable US Single-Family Rental Markets?
California and Florida metro areas have the least affordable rental costs in the country
Sep 27, 20232 min read
Young, rich workers are fleeing New York and California—here's where they're going
Florida is the No. 1 state bringing in and keeping the young and rich
Jun 20, 20234 min read
Housing: It's cheaper to buy than rent in only 4 major US cities, study shows
There are only four U.S. metros where the majority of properties are cheaper to buy than rent.
Feb 21, 20232 min read
Thinking of renting a single-family home? These are the 10 fastest-growing markets
Nationwide, single-family rentals have grown in price at a dramatically higher rate than apartments
Feb 8, 20235 min read
Potential Homebuyers Opting to Rent Rather Than Buy
There are now 2.6 million high-earners living in rentals in the U.S. and among them are many millionaire renters.
Feb 7, 20232 min read
US Population Growth Is Showing Signs of a Post-Pandemic Rebound
Texas nabbed the largest population gains in 2022, while Florida was the fastest growing state.
Jan 23, 20232 min read
‘Supply problem’ is keeping housing unaffordable, expert says
New home listings declined by 22%, according to a Redfin report
Jan 16, 20235 min read
Housing Breaks People’s Brains
Supply skepticism and shortage denialism are pushing against the actual solution to the housing crisis: building enough homes.
Jan 14, 20238 min read
The U.S. Needs More Housing Than Almost Anyone Can Imagine
For Americans to live a productive, prosperous, happy life, homes need to be truly abundant.
Aug 25, 20222 min read
Texas has four of the nation’s 10 largest home-start markets
Four of the top 10 U.S. markets for housing starts are in the Lone Star State, according to a new ranking from real estate data firm Zonda.
Aug 23, 20222 min read
The US Will Need More Than 4M New Apartments By 2035
Specifically, the US needs to build 266,000 new apartments each year to meet rising demand.
Aug 16, 20222 min read
Cost of Owning a Home Surges Above the Cost of Renting One
A new report shows that having a mortgage is far more expensive than having a lease.
Aug 10, 20224 min read
Biden is doubling down on dense, affordable housing
US president Joe Biden wants to close a 15-year housing shortage in just five years.
Apr 21, 20222 min read
Rising Rates Could Keep Some Home Sellers on the Sidelines
51% of US homeowners holding a mortgage have rates less than 4%.
Apr 4, 20222 min read
Everybody Wants a Piece of the Housing Crunch
Institutional investors buying homes for SFR are competing with homeowners investing equity and digital house flippers.
Mar 27, 20222 min read
Here Are the Markets at Risk for Falling Home Prices
CoreLogic’s Market Risk Indicator points to Worcester, Mass.; Kalamazoo, Mich., among others.
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