News Corporation's Realtor.com® has released a new analysis showing that the U.S. rental market has shifted in favor of tenants, with the average vacancy rate across the 50 largest metros rising to 7.6%. The report highlights that 44 major markets now favor renters, though landlord-friendly conditions persist in cities like Boston and New York. The analysis also notes increased rental demand in affordable, job-rich areas such as Pittsburgh and Richmond due to migration from more expensive cities.
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