Affordability Trends Show Renting Becoming More Accessible Than Homeownership
What happened
The three-year supply glut that previously suppressed apartment rents is reportedly fading. Recent data from Zillow indicates that it is now more affordable to rent than to own a home in the United States.
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Why it matters
The changing dynamics between renting and owning affects the real estate investment trust (REIT) sector. Mid-Atlantic Apartment Communities is cited as an example of a REIT that investors might look at.
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Who's involved
- Sony GroupMentioned as a general example of a real estate investment trust (REIT)
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
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REITs might see changes in demand or investment flows as housing affordability shifts.
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The entities involved
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Emerson Electric
American multinational corporation
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Albemarle Corporation
American specialty chemicals manufacturing company
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DraftKings
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Activision Blizzard
American video game company
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