Rental market

Putting rental units on the market isn't easy, though.

Rent growth is expected to ease after interest rates slow down homebuying. It will take even longer for inflation numbers to reflect that.

Some private-sector sources are reporting that year-over-year rent increases slowed down in June. This could be good news for inflation, but not anytime soon.

People looking to break out of shared housing are increasing demand for rentals, but supply is limited.

“It's a new level of insanity in the market,” said recent New York City apartment seeker, Maya Kosoff.

Investment firms might be able to pay more for renovations, but critics say they accelerate evictions.

In Spokane, Washington’s hot rental market, finding an affordable home is “like a full time job” said Spokane Valley resident Kali Capps.

Bidding wars to rent? One would-be renter says that's going on in Houston, Texas.

Los Angeles has one of the country’s most expensive housing markets, leading buyers to band together with others to split the cost of a property. This developing trend helps to cut prices for some, but also has a downside.

Corporate landlords bought up properties during the housing crisis. It's worked out well for them.