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Slower Rent Growth Could Open the Door to Homeownership
Slowing rent growth is giving renters a rare financial edge—creating new opportunities to save, plan, and potentially transition into homeownership. Tim Lucas and Craig Berry break down what’s driving this shift and whether it’s finally tipping the scales toward buyers.In this episode you’ll learn:Why rent growth is slowing down: Year-over-year rent increases have dropped to just 1.8%, the lowest pace since 2020.How renters are coming out ahead: Wages are rising faster than rent, leaving renters with more money in their pockets.What renters are doing with the savings: Extra cash could be used…
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