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Data chart by Dwellsy IQ released in 2026 ranking U.S. cities where house rents are rising the fastest to the slowest. The house rental increase is led by Chicago at 9.7%, followed by New York (4.0%), Philadelphia (3.9%), Washington, D.C. (3.4%), San Diego (2.6%), St. Louis (2.3%), Riverside (2.1%), Miami (2.1%), Minneapolis (2.0%), and Detroit (1.8%).

Which U.S. Cities Saw the Biggest House Rent Declines?

1. Denver (-2.7%), 2. Boston (-2.3%), 3. Phoenix (-1.6%), 4. Dallas (-0.6%), 5. Seattle (-0.2%), 6. Los Angeles (-0.1%) saw the biggest house rent declines, according to the 2026 Rental Housing Index by Dwellsy IQ.

Raissa Cunha February 23, 2026

Woman in a blazer reviewing charts on a laptop while using a calculator at a desk with financial documents, a small house model, and keys, focusing on Discount Rate.

Discount Rate: Definition, How It Works in DCF, and How to Choose One (Real Estate)

Confused by discount rates in DCF and real estate deals? Get clear formulas and a step-by-step guide to picking the right rate for your cash flows.

Raissa Cunha February 23, 2026

Front view of a small single-story Shotgun House with light blue siding, green shutters, a covered porch with metal railing, and open double doors beneath an arched transom window.

Shotgun House: Definition, Layout, History, and Common Variations

What makes a shotgun house so narrow—and is it livable today? Get a clear definition, layout overview, history, plus key pros, cons, and modern variants.

Raissa Cunha February 21, 2026

Two people in business suits shaking hands over a signed document on a desk with a gavel and an open book, representing Promissory Estoppel.

Promissory Estoppel: Definition, Elements, Examples, and Remedies

Relying on a promise with no contract in place? Promissory estoppel may still enforce it—see when courts step in and what damages you can claim.

Raissa Cunha February 20, 2026

U.S. Cities Where House Rents Are Rising the Fastest

1. Chicago (+9.7%), 2. New York (+4.0%), 3. Washington, D.C. (+3.9%), 4. Philadelphia (+3.4%), 5. Riverside–San Bernardino (+2.9%), 6. San Diego (+2.5%), 7. Miami (+2.1%), 8. St. Louis (+2.1%), 9. Minneapolis (+2.0%), 10. Detroit (+1.3%), 11. Tampa (+1.0%), 12. Houston (+1.0%), 13. San Francisco (+0.6%), 14. National Average (+0.3%), 15. Atlanta (+0.2%)

Raissa Cunha February 20, 2026

Shotgun House interior room with pale blue walls, dark wood floors, a central island under a hanging pendant light, a bed and dresser on the right, and an open door with tall windows letting in daylight.

# Shotgun House: Definition, History, Types, and Why the Layout Works

What makes shotgun houses so narrow yet livable? Explore their hallway-free layout, cool-breeze design, origins, and modern renovation potential.

Raissa Cunha February 19, 2026

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