A recent report from TurboTenant warns that eight major U.S. rental markets are grappling with a serious vacancy crisis, with some areas experiencing rates above 10%. Birmingham and Cape Coral top the list, indicating a troubling imbalance between supply and demand. Landlords in these markets now face the prospect of empty units and uncertain prospects.

In Colorado’s Western Slope, a surge in home listings meets limited buyer demand. As the colder season approaches, many sellers are deciding it’s more practical to take their properties off the market and temporarily rent them out.