Mesa, AZ, is surrounded by stunning natural scenery. The city is known as “The Gateway to the Sonoran Desert”, as the desert sits more or less on the doorstep. But there’s far more than sandy trails to be found in the desert. The entire area is awash with gorgeous rocky landscapes, craggy mountains, bubbling rivers, and cool lakes. This gorgeous landscape is fantastic to admire from afar, but outdoor enthusiasts will find a host of…
Just east of Phoenix sits Mesa, a city that’s so much more than a suburb. Sure, it’s close to the action of the Valley, but Mesa has its own vibe,…
Key Takeaways: Both Oklahoma City and Tulsa have a higher renter-to-owner ratio than the national average, driven by a mix of factors, like rapid population growth, relative affordability, and strong…
Set in the heart of the Sonoran Desert, Mesa is Arizona’s third-largest city, just east of Phoenix. Known as the Gateway to the Sonoran Desert, it blends desert beauty with city convenience, offering easy access to outdoor adventure, culture, and community. For those renting in Mesa, the city’s mix of modern apartments and quiet neighborhoods makes it easy to find a place that fits just about any lifestyle, never straying far from the trails, art,…
The idea that people should be free to choose their communities, rather than remain tethered to where they were born is a distinctly American concept. This means that, for much…
Baltimore is among the oldest major seaports in America, and while the city’s bay may not join the ocean proper, there’s much more to it than docks and ports. The…
Key Takeaways: Alabama’s second largest city and one of its major economic centers, Birmingham serves as a regional economic, medical, and educational hub and is a renter-dominated city in a state where owners are the majority. Unlike the rest of the state, where renters only represent 29% of all residents, Birmingham’s renter households make up 53.2% at city level. Being a significant manufacturing center with a diverse economy in banking, telecommunications, transportation, medicine and higher…
When thinking about great American beaches, states like Florida and California normally spring to mind. Meanwhile, landlocked Ohio might not necessarily conjure images of gorgeous sandy beaches and warm azure…
With a 2024 rentership rate of 57.7%, Richmond stands among the most renter-oriented cities in both Virginia and the nation, well above the state and national averages. Previously ranked as…


