Are algorithms manipulating rent prices in North Carolina? Here's what to know

Rent-setting software is in the spotlight again as critics say it helps landlords push rents high for thousands of tenants across the state.
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Rent in North Carolina has risen by more than $500 a month since last year, report says

GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — North Carolina cities are facing some of the most dramatic increases to average rent prices in the country, according to an August report from Rent.com. The report revealed ...
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Rent gap between Greensboro, Winston-Salem narrows as costs soar in High Point

HIGH POINT, N.C. (WGHP) — The price of rent is rising across Greensboro, Winston-Salem and High Point, but the rental landscape in the Triad’s three biggest cities is far from even. Data from Rent.com ...
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New bill seeks to regulate short-term rentals in cities and towns

CHARLOTTE — Homeowners in North Carolina could finally get clarity on the rights they have to rent out their homes or rooms on a short-term basis, like through websites such as Airbnb or VRBO. The ...

Calls for housing and rent assistance continue to trend high in Triangle, call data shows

North Carolina's 211 hotline, where data is published in real time, offers a glimpse into how many people are in need of some ...