{"id":19879,"date":"2022-05-02T06:41:44","date_gmt":"2022-05-02T06:41:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.openbusinesscouncil.org\/?p=19879"},"modified":"2022-05-04T21:36:19","modified_gmt":"2022-05-04T21:36:19","slug":"all-you-need-to-know-about-steep-rent-rises-in-u-s-cities-and-their-impact","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.footballthink.com\/all-you-need-to-know-about-steep-rent-rises-in-u-s-cities-and-their-impact\/","title":{"rendered":"All You Need to Know About Steep Rent Rises in U.S. Cities and Their Impact"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The cost of living in the U.S. has skyrocketed in the last few years, with rent going up 10% on average and home prices rising 8% per year since 2010. With all these cost increases, how can you ensure that you\u2019ll be able to live comfortably in the next few years? Here\u2019s a breakdown of what\u2019s happening in the real estate market and what you can do to navigate the housing crisis in 2022 and beyond.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n If you\u2019re considering moving to a new town, there are a few you need to be aware of that are currently seeing drastic increases in rent according to the Zumper National Rent Index:<\/p>\n A few factors generally determine the cost of rent:<\/p>\n When the local economy is good, that typically means more people will flock there looking for jobs. More people coming into the town means there\u2019s less inventory (apartments or rental houses) to go around, so prices increase to lower the demand. That\u2019s one reason and the biggest cause for a sudden spike in rent prices.<\/p>\n If you\u2019ve rented for a while, then you\u2019re most likely used to seeing a slight increase in your rent with every lease renewal. Local laws, especially in population-dense areas like New York City, allow landlords to increase their tenant\u2019s rents at a capped rate. However, this cap can change if the city council decides it\u2019s no longer on pace with the cost of living or inflation. If the cap changes, you may see a drastic rate spike from your usual 3% – 5% yearly increase.<\/p>\n Unfortunately, it\u2019s difficult to prevent rent increases from happening since they\u2019re allowed by law, but there are a few ways you can make it less painful:<\/p>\nWhere are the most expensive cities to rent?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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What causes rent prices to rise quickly?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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What can you do to navigate a potential rent spike?<\/strong><\/h2>\n