RENTCafe survey: Too many renters can’t afford to live close to work
Living near your job is one of the most important factors when it comes to qualify of life. The problem for many? Apartment rents are…
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Think construction labor costs are rising? Chicago may top the nation.
A recent report from RENTCafe looked at what occupations certain big cities rewarded more than other locations. And for the Chicago metro, it's clear that…
New report: Apartment rents rising, but not that fast anymore
A new report shows that apartment rent growths across the country while still rising are inching up at a far more sluggish pace.
Big spenders: How much does it cost to rent high-end apartments in the Midwest?
Plenty of commercial brokers across the Midwest have expressed concerns that too many of the new apartment developments that developers are bringing to the market…
Rent a rising burden for younger generations
Apartment rents that keep rising are great for landlords and owners. But for renters, especially younger ones, they're becoming a financial burden.
U.S. becoming a nation of renters? Not yet
Is the United States becoming a nation of renters? You might think so when reading all the headlines about the number of U.S. adults becoming…
RENTCafe study: Renters are the majority in 22 of the United States’ biggest cities
Owning a home has long been considered part of the American dream. But increasingly, people are choosing to rent apartments instead of buying homes.
Holiday spending? It’s rough for the average U.S. renter
The holidays are a financial struggle for the average U.S. renter, according to the latest study by RENTCafe. And when November and December are over?…
RENTCafe study shows seniors increasingly embracing renting
Millennials get most of the press when it comes to the nation's multifamily market, with young adults choosing to rent longer in such markets as…
That’s a lot of apartments! RENTCafe says multifamily construction at an all-time high
The number is staggering: The National Multifamily Housing Council says that developers would have to deliver 4.6 million new apartment units across the country by…