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Zillow’s list of the best markets for college graduates ranks the places where elevated salaries, affordable rents and record rental concessions converge. The post Austin Holds the Crown for New Grads in 2026 appeared first on Zillow Research.

Affordability gains are biggest for apartments, as a wave of new buildings continues to pay off for renters The post Nearly 3 in 4 rental listings are considered affordable, the highest for May in years (May Rent Report) appeared first on Zillow Research.

June 2026 marks the 35th consecutive month of year-over-year decline for 0-2 bedroom properties across the 50 largest metros. The national median asking rent fell $25, or 1.5%, compared to a year ago.

New residential construction presented some mixed signals in June, with permits falling, completions rising slightly, and starts taking a big jump (but driven entirely by the multifamily segment). The number of new housing units permitted for construction fell 3.0% month over month and 2.3% year over year, while the number of new housing units completed…