Affordability and changing attitudes towards renting are playing a significant role in the growing demand for rental housing, according to the latest edition of... More
A new survey shows a majority of multifamily industry participants expect the rental housing market will continue to grow; however, some are less optimistic about the... More
More renters are optimistic about their financial situations, expect to stay where they are even if their rents increased, and expect to rent their next home. Seven in 10 renters would... More
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Insight | NOV 17, 2020
Bob and Jane purchased their home three years ago. Now, in the midst of the pandemic, Jane is furloughed from her job as a purchasing manager, and Bob is working fewer hours as a mechanic. They are wondering how long their savings will last. Postponing mortgage payments would make their reserves hold out a lot longer.
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