Rents Are Up 2.9%

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Real Estate Agent with Coldwell Banker Realty

According to CoreLogic’s Feb. 2019 Single-Family Rent Index (SFRI), rents are up 2.9 percent year-over-year.

As with the for-sale market, supply of single-family rentals saw very low levels in February, putting upward pressure on the cost of both for-sale and for-rent homes.  Phoenix had rapid rent increases in February with only 1.9 months of single-family rentals available. On the other hand, Miami, which had the slowest rent increases, had 7.6 months of single-family rentals available. So it is a GREAT time to look at home ownership vs making your landlord's mortage payment! 

Credit: CoreLogic

Comments (2)

Debe Maxwell, CRS
www.iCharlotteHomes.com | The Maxwell House Group | RE/MAX Executive | (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The right Charlotte REALTOR!

The cost of renting just surpassed owning in Charlotte. I've been getting more calls from millennials than I ever had. They're starting to realize that renting is not as economical as it was in the past.

Apr 19, 2019 12:19 PM
Grant Schneider
Performance Development Strategies - Armonk, NY
Your Coach Helping You Create Successful Outcomes

Good afternoon Tim - This is the best time to buy and start having equity.

Apr 22, 2019 11:00 AM

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