CoreLogic: Lower single-family rental inventory is pushing prices up

CoreLogic | November 19, 2019

Apartment rental occupancy rates hit an all-time low this year, meanwhile, single-family rental prices have also surged. According to a new report from CoreLogic, U.S. single-family rent prices rose 3% in September over August. However, compared to last September, the national rent increase has remained flat.

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