1002 ET - Just over one in five--22%--of U.S. renters say all of their regular income goes directly to paying their rent, Redfin says. Working a second job is also a fairly common way for renters to pay housing costs, with 20% of renters citing that method. Nearly the same share--19%--say they have worked a job they hated to afford rent. Renters also use money that was earmarked for retirement to pay their housing costs, including retirement funds. About 12% contributed less to retirement savings. Rental affordability may improve in the near future, Redfin says, with prices already showing signs of losing steam as more newly constructed apartments come on the market. Renting is a popular choice because affordability has become even more strained for people looking to buy a home. (chris.wack@wsj.com)
(END) Dow Jones Newswires
November 22, 2024 10:02 ET (15:02 GMT)
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