Demand for rental units appears to remain strong based on rental price trends according to information from the July REALTORS® Confidence Indexpdf. Approximately 54 percent of REALTORS® conducting rentals reported higher residential rents compared to 12 months ago.  About 22 percent of  REALTORS® reported conducting an apartment rental.

What Does This Mean for REALTORS®? Depending on the property there may be significant financial advantages to buying rather than renting—particularly in the long run.  In addition, there are major social benefits associated with home ownership with major, favorable impacts on families:  Social Benefits of Homeownership and Stable Housing.

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