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Truckers who rent, avoid the rental trap in 2023

Truckers who rent, avoid the rental trap in 2023



Many truckers today are renters, likely facing a major decision each year: renewing their current lease on the house or apartment. This year is no different. But before you focus too much on the options, it helps to understand the true costs of renting in the future, as they will be very high.
In the past year, both current renters and new renters have seen their rent go up based on information from realtor.com:
“Three out of four renters (74.2%) who have moved in the past 12 months reported seeing their rent increase. The strain from recent rent hikes is not exclusive to renters who have recently moved. Nearly two-thirds of renters (63.2%) who have lived in their current rental between 12 and 24 months, and likely renewed their lease, have also reported increases in their rent.”
And if you look back at historical data, that shoul dont come as surprise. That is because, according to the Census, rents have been rising fairly consistently since 1988 (see graph below):
So, if you are considering renting as an option in 2023, it is worth weighing whether this trend is likely to continue. The 2023 Housing Forecast from realtor.com expects rents will keep climbing (see graph below):
That forecast projects rents will increase by 6.3% in the year ahead (shown in green). When compared to the blue bars in the graph, it is clear that the 2023 projection doesnot call for an increase as drastic as the ones renters have seen over the past two years, but it is still above the historical average for rent hikes between 2013-2019.
That means, if you are planning to rent again this year and you have not yet renewed your lease, you may pay more when you do.
Homeownership Provides an Alternative to Rising Rents
These rising costs may make you reconsider what other alternatives you have. If you are looking for more stability, it could be time to prioritize homeownership. One of the many benefits of owning your own home is it provides a stable monthly cost that you can lock in for the duration of your loan. As Freddie Mac says:
“Monthly rent payments may increase over time, but a fixed-rate mortgage will ensure that you are paying the same amount each month. With a fixed-rate mortgage, your interest rate is locked in for the life of loan. Steady payments allow you to budget wisely and make plans for the future.”
If you are planning to make a move this year, locking in your monthly housing costs for the duration of your loan can be a major benefit. You all avoid wondering if you all need to adjust your budget to account for annual increases like you would if you left your housing payment up to your landlord and their renewal cycle.
Homeowners also enjoy the added benefit of home equity, which has grown substantially. In fact, the latest Homeowner Equity Insight report from CoreLogic shows the average homeowner gained $34,300 in equity over the last 12 months. As a renter, your rent payment only covers the cost of your dwelling. When you pay your mortgage on a house, you grow your wealth through the forced savings that is your home equity.
Bottom Line
If you are thinking of renting this year, it is important to keep in mind the true costs you’ll face. Let’s chat to see how you can begin your journey to homeownership today.
 


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Edic.: 190
Autor: Sandra Bethune
Date: 5/2023


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