Years-long slide in national rents persists in July
Rent-or-buy dynamics are shifting as starter-home prices fall faster than rents in some markets, says Realtor.com The post Years-long slide in national rents persists in July appeared first on Scotsma
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Scotsman Guide reports that national rents have continued their years-long decline into July, with the rent-or-buy calculus shifting in some markets as starter-home prices fall faster than rents. The dynamic creates a window where the traditional premium on renting begins to narrow, altering how prospective property owners and investors assess their next move.
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When rent curves flatten or reverse, the investors who move with precision tend to be those who secured their capital on terms that fit the asset itself. DSCR loans that qualify on property cash flow, bank statement programs for self-employed borrowers, and bridge financing for transitional acquisitions all become more relevant as market signals get noisier. loantrust.ai operates directly in this space as an Atlanta-based mortgage brokerage, with an NMLS-licensed originator handling each file from structure to close.
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