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U.S. Residential Asking Rents End 2024 at Lowest Levels in 3 Years
According to Redfin, the median U.S. asking rent fell 0.3% year-over-year in December 2024, reaching $1,594--the lowest figure since March 2022. This represents a 0.1% decline from the previous month and a 6.2% drop from the record high of $1,700 in August 2022.
More Americans Opting for Renting Over Homeownership in 2024
According to new research by CBRE, the rising cost of homeownership is prompting more Americans to opt for renting. On average, monthly mortgage payments for new homes are currently 35% higher than apartment rents, creating a significant affordability gap.
U.S. Mortgage Rates Tick Down in Early December
Based on Freddie Mac's latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey, the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaged 6.69 percent as of December 5, 2024.
Post Trump Election, U.S. Homebuyer Sentiment Hits 3-Year High in November
The Fannie Mae Home Purchase Sentiment Index (HPSI) increased by 0.4 points in November 2024, reaching 75.0, continuing its recent sharp upward trajectory.
