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Stay ahead of the curve with insights into current house rental trends and market fluctuations, helping you make confident decisions as a renter or property manager. Whether you’re checking out local rental conditions or diving into national data, our detailed studies, analyses and reports provide helpful information about the ever-changing and competitive rental market.

203 Suburbs Across U.S.’S 20 Largest Metros Are Now Dominated by Renters A recent Point2Homes analysis of U.S. Census data reveals that out of nearly 1,500 suburbs with populations exceeding 10,000 across America’s 20 largest metropolitan areas, 203 have transitioned to renter-majority communities. In these suburbs, more residents lease their homes than own them, a newer housing trend that seems to be rooted in the affordability issues and the need for more space and flexibility…

In a study carried out by Point2Homes, 30 of the largest U.S. cities were examined to see how much money renters could save each year by switching from driving a car to using public transport for their daily commute. With some of the lowest public transport costs of the cities studied, renters in Louisville, KY, stand to make significant savings by making the switch. But beyond the financial savings, just how feasible is it for…

A Point2Homes analysis uncovered the best U.S. metros for house renters. The study looked at 75 of the largest metros in the country, scoring them against 25 key metrics that cover both Economy & Housing, as well as Community & Quality of Life. From cost of living and job growth to local amenities and neighborhood appeal, the findings paint a comprehensive picture of where house renting makes the most sense. Topping the charts, Richmond, VA,…