Rent

Dallas Rent Growth Remains Steady, Below National Average

By Candy's Dirt / December 3, 2018 /
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From staff reports Dallas rents are rising, but are still doing so at a rate below the national average, the December 2018 Dallas Rent Report from ApartmentList.com revealed today. Year-over-year, Dallas rents have increased by 1.1 percent, with median rents at about $890 for a one-bedroom apartment, and $1,110 for a two-bedroom. That year-over-year growth…

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Where Are the Cheapest Rents in Dallas? Lake Highlands, It Turns Out

By Bethany Erickson / July 9, 2018 /
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We know rents are high in Dallas — we’ve written more than a couple of stories about how much it costs to live in the Big D. But where can you consistently find the cheapest rents? Turns out, one zip code in Lake Highlands, in particular, is exactly where you should start hunting. Realtor.com decided…

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Study Shows DFW Suburbs Posted Unrestrained Rent Increases in 2016

By Heather Hunter / March 15, 2017 /

We talk about the impact of rising home prices all the time, but that’s only half the affordable housing story. Across the country, rents in suburban areas also show dramatic increases over the last year, with no signs of stopping. A recent study from RentCafe shows that while urban Dallas continued to post fairly consistent…

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Over Renters on the Rise in Fort Worth

By Seth Fowler / November 22, 2016 /

There is a new buzz word in real estate: Over Renter.  This term is used to describe individuals or families that make $150,000 or more annually that choose to rent a home or apartment in lieu of purchasing a traditional home.  These high-income renters certainly can purchase a home but elect to pay top dollar…

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