It's a big premium for homeowners to move right now, says Invitation Homes CEO Dallas Tanner

Rental Market Dynamics - High home prices are driving more Americans to consider rental options [1] - Invitation Homes' renewal rate was approximately 77% through Q2, with customers staying for about 40 months [2][3] - There is demand for new rental products, with Invitation Homes delivering approximately 1,500 new homes through builder networks in the first two quarters [3] Housing Market Challenges - New home sales data for July came in at 652,000, an 82% year-on-year decline [1] - The cost of homeownership, including property taxes, insurance, and HOA fees, combined with mortgage rates, makes renting approximately $1,000 per month cheaper in Invitation Homes' markets [4] - There is a mismatch between seller and buyer expectations, leading to sellers pulling listings rather than lowering prices [4][5] - The number of units on the market for sale has increased from approximately 1 million three years ago to approximately 2 million, indicating a liquidity issue rather than a supply issue [6] Mortgage Rate Impact - 16-19% of Invitation Homes' customers are moving out to purchase a home, lower than the typical 20-25% [8] - A decrease of 100 basis points in mortgage rates could potentially stimulate more aggressive buyer activity in the housing market [10]