Why More Americans Are Choosing to Rent a Home #house #realestate #shorts
Bloomberg Television·2025-08-09 18:00

Housing Market Trends - Renter households in the US are growing three times faster than homeowner households, indicating a significant shift in American home ownership [1] - Restrictive zoning laws have limited housing construction [1] - Mortgage rates have more than doubled in the last five years due to inflation [2] - Historically high home prices are out of reach for most Americans [2] Corporate Landlords & Investment - Corporate landlords like Predium are benefiting from the increase in renters [2] - Corporate landlords' business model has faced significant criticism regarding livable and affordable housing [2][3] - Wall Street money is attracting big companies like BlackRock, KKR, and JP Morgan Asset Management [3] Economic Factors - The cost of raw materials has increased, coupled with a labor shortage [2]