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Maybe the light at the end of the tunnel is finally in sight for renters, and maybe for homebuyers too at some point in the near future.

According to the June 2025 Rental Report from Realtor.com, “Renting a starter home continues to be a more affordable option than buying one in 49/50 metros, with an average monthly savings of $908.” Also, “Only one metro, Pittsburgh, saw buying remain cheaper than renting, underscoring how rare that balance is in today’s market.”…