Housing is unaffordable for a record half of all U.S. renters : NPR
WEBJan 25, 2024 — A new Harvard analysis finds people across income levels got squeezed by rent hikes during the pandemic. The market has lost millions of low-rent places, and new construction is mostly...
Biden administration unveils renter protections | CNN Business
WEBJan 25, 2023 — In response to rent payments soaring across the country in recent years, the Biden administration unveiled new actions Wednesday to protect tenants, make renting more affordable and improve ...
Half of US tenants can’t afford to pay their rent. Here’s ... - CNN
WEBJan 30, 2024 — Washington, DC CNN — Half of renters in the United States have found themselves paying more than they can afford, following years of surging rents. But an increase in the construction of...
Record number of Americans can't afford rent, new study finds | AP News
WEBFeb 7, 2024 — Monthly rent has outpaced income across the U.S., and forced many to make tough decisions between everyday necessities and a home. In turn, a record number of people are becoming homeless and evictions filings have ratcheted up as pandemic-era eviction moratoriums and federal assistance ends.
Biden rolls out 'Renters Bill of Rights' as lawmakers push for …
WEBJan 25, 2023 — The Biden administration on Wednesday announced new actions aimed at tackling rental affordability, which comes as some progressive lawmakers push for a national rent control plan.
More Renters Than Ever Before Are Burdened by the Rent They Pay
WEBJan 25, 2024 — A new Harvard report says 22.4 million households in the United States now spend more than 30 percent of their income in rent, with 12.1 million spending more than 50 percent.
Rents are rising faster than wages across the country ... - CBS News
WEBMay 8, 2024 — Rising rent, which has helped fuel homelessness across the nation, has forced millions of Americans into spending more than the recommended 30% of their monthly income on housing.
Federal rent control? Debate over national renter protections …
WEBSep 5, 2023 — As Americans suffer from surging rents, federal government mulls rent control. Critics say this will backfire and people will end up paying more.
Median rents have crossed the $2,000 threshold for the first time ... - NPR
WEBJun 9, 2022 — And the median listed rent for an available apartment rose above $2,000 a month for the first time. Rents are up more than 30% in Austin, Seattle, and Cincinnati.
The Rent Revolution Is Coming - The New York Times
WEBOct 15, 2022 — For the 44 million households who rent a home or apartment in the U.S., inflation keeps pushing costs higher and higher. Anger is rising too. It could be a breaking point.