Higher residential rents were reported by 54 percent of Realtors®, as reported in the May  Realtors® Confidence Index. Lower rents were reported by 11 percent of Realtors®.  Constant rents were reported by 16 percent of Realtors®.  In recent months the majority of respondents are reporting annual rent increases, with lower rents becoming much less common.  The continued trend of rising rents increases the value of homeownership.

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