Rental Vacancy Data Shows Progress That Can Keep Mortgage Rates Lower

March 3, 2026

HousingWire, Feb. 25, 2026-Logan Mohtashami
One of the positive housing stories that doesn’t get a lot of attention is the vacancy data we have in the U.S. today, especially the rental vacancy data, which is helping to fight inflation and keep mortgage rates lower. The homeowner vacancy data has improved with the rise in housing inventory, but it also shows how solid homeowners’ financial shape is versus the housing bubble crash years. Today I want to highlight why both data lines are positive for the housing market.
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