If you thought of the cast of “Friends” (but poorer), you weren’t wrong. Historically, renters have been young and single, with low to mid incomes and typically less education than their homeowning counterparts.
But, over the past decade, while the rest of the world was busy hyper-focusing on millennials, something happened. The demographics among renters sh ... Show More
Dec 2022
Priced Out of Buying, Some Renters Pay to Renovate
With U.S. housing affordability at its lowest in decades, renters are staying in their properties longer, and now some are investing in wallpaper, doorknobs and even floor tiles to make their rentals more livable. WSJ personal economics reporter Imani Moise joins host Daniella Ch ... Show More
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Apr 2023
The NYC Landlord Who Says the "Golden Age" of Being a Landlord Is Over
For the most part, being a landlord, particularly in a major city, has been a good business to be in. Rents historically just go up — as do property prices. And there are multiple other ways to make money, as well. Plus, historically, politicians didn’t care much about the rights ... Show More
41m 31s
Jul 2024
The Unconventional Approach Some Millennials Are Taking to Buy a Home
Millennials are taking matters into their own hands with the dueling crises of housing unaffordability and loneliness…by buying houses together. Brilliant move or total mess? We’ve got the inside scoop on both outcomes. Transcripts, show notes, production credits, and more can be ... Show More
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<p>With the generational shift in the US housing market underway, our analysts discuss the impact this trend will have on residential real estate investing.</p><p><br></p><p>----- Transcript -----</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Ron Kamdem:</strong> Welcome to Thoughts on the Marke ... Show More
