Differences in Renter-Homeowner Personal Inflation Rates Reach a Record High
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RESEARCH & INSIGHTS
While both renters and homeowners are still experiencing higher-than-average inflation, the spread between the two has never been wider.


The Chandan Economics Research Team
- Oct 17, 2022
Affordability Concerns Heightened Amid Rent Inflation, Economic Uncertainty
Residential rents have risen substantially as inflation surged for other essential items like food and gas, raising the importance of housin


Jason M. Davis
- Aug 17, 2022
What the Inflation Reduction Act Means for Housing and Commercial Real Estate
The Inflation Reduction Act will introduce changes to climate, energy, and health policy— but what impact, if any, will it have on CRE?


Dylan Szeto
- Jul 31, 2022
How the Labor Market Impacts Tenant Performance
A Chandan Economics analysis of the relationship between Google searches, unemployment insurance (UI) claims, and on-time payment rates.

Jonathan O'Kane
- May 2, 2022
On-time Rent Payments Have Recovered, But Lower-Income Households Still Lag Behind.
The timeliness of rent payments has steadily improved from pandemic-related stress, but performance varies among income groups.


Jason M. Davis
- Apr 1, 2022
Gateway Markets Show Signs of A Rebound
A significant laggard at the beginning of the pandemic, independent landlords in Gateway markets (New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco,...


The Chandan Economics Research Team
- Feb 24, 2022
Addressing Racial Inequities in Housing: Case Studies for Success
Racial wealth disparities in the United States are well documented, and as a primary tool for wealth-building, housing sits at the forefront


Dylan Szeto
- Feb 15, 2022
Metro Level Inflation Accelerates Unevenly
The headline-grabbing 7.5% inflation print obscures some more interesting points about U.S. regional economies.


The Chandan Economics Research Team
- Feb 3, 2022
As Residents Flock to the Sun Belt, Affordability Concerns Rise
Increased cost of living within the Sun Belt is straining affordability and has contributed to a reduction of on-time rent payments.


A New Estimate for Single-Family Rental Construction
Key Findings Build-to-rent (BTR) and BFR accounted for 4.4% and 3.4% of single-family construction starts in 2019, respectively,...


The Chandan Economics Research Team
- Mar 25, 2021
The Evolving Challenges of Affordable Housing
Dr. Sam Chandan sits down with Arthanais Williams, Managing Director for Affordable Housing at Arbor Realty Trust. Dr. Chandan and...


The Chandan Economics Research Team
- Aug 19, 2020
How Rent Collections Have Differed by Tenant Income Level
Lower-income renter confidence in paying rent dipped as the CARES Act expirations approached. The performance gap between higher- and...


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