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The Indicator from Planet Money · July 7, 2026 · 9m

We're in a renter's market (believe it or not)

The Indicator examines the current state of the U.S. rental market, where renters are gaining leverage after years of soaring costs. The episode explains the economic factors that have shifted power from landlords to tenants and provides guidance on how renters can use this dynamic to their advantage during lease renewals. This 9-minute episode offers a timely snapshot of a changing housing market.

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Highlights

U.S. Renters Gain Market Power
For the first time in years, renters across the U.S. have significant leverage in the housing market, reversing the long trend of landlord dominance.
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