One reason why renting is better than buying — for now - MarketWatch

1. Rent prices have stabilized, falling from $1,700 to $1,600. 2. Average renter income needed for affordability drops to $63,680, a three-year low. 3. Homeownership remains out of reach as home prices rise and rates stay high. 4. Renting becomes preferable as the cost gap with buying widens. 5. Younger generations likely to continue renting amid affordability challenges.