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Starter homes cost $1,091 more per month to purchase than rent

JBREC: buying a starter home costs $1,091/month more than renting (vs $233 historical average), driving demand toward single-family rentals; market-by-market premiums analyzed.

Single-Family RentalU.S. National
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