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Why renters are on the rise in the suburbs of major cities

Season 2025 Episode 271 | 4m 59s

As the cost of homeownership soars across the country, renting has emerged as an increasingly popular alternative — not just in cities, but in suburbs, too. John Yang speaks with Doug Ressler, manager of business intelligence at Yardi Matrix, to learn more.

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