Rently: Renters Look for Convenience, Organization in Picking Units

Rently, Los Angeles, released its 2026 Renter Touring Expectations Report, finding that prospective renters have strong preferences when it comes to how they pick rental units–47% report choosing or seriously considering a less ideal rental unit just because it was more convenient to tour.

Realtor.com Identifies Renter Trends

Realtor.com, Austin, Texas, released a new report analyzing the current renter populations, and finding that there are three distinct but overlapping groups: young renters, family renters and long-term renters.

Redfin Finds the Homeowner Population Fell in Q2

Redfin, Seattle, in a new analysis, found that the number of U.S. homeowner households dropped by 0.1% year-over-year to an estimated 86.2 million in Q2.

WalletHub Compiles Best, Worst Places to Rent

WalletHub, Miami, released a new report analyzing where renters in the U.S. are best positioned across 21 key measures related to rental attractiveness and quality of life. The best city, the analysis found, was Overland Park, Kan.