A "House for rent" sign.

Phoenix ranked top in the nation for build-to-rent homes

Renting a build-to-rent home is often more affordable than a mortgage payment, which increases their accessibility, says an ASU finance and real estate expert.

In this story published Aug. 15, 2025, in the Arizona Capitol Times:

Because they're cheaper, they actually open up opportunities for people to live in communities they couldn't necessarily afford before.

Kimberly Winson-Geideman, clinical professor of finance and director of the Division of Real Estate

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