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According to RentCafe's August Rental Activity Report, Arlington, Virginia, is the most desired city by renters nationwide. As mortgage rates have topped 7% once again, renting remains the most affordable option for many Americans.

The CFPB has issued a pair of reports looking at the state of banking in the Southern United States and found that a lack of local access to banking options can make it harder to get competitive interest rates on mortgages, credit cards, or small business loans.

"Given the strength of the housing market in most urban and suburban areas, and the connection many make to home prices and a strong economy, it's not too surprising that people living in those areas have a more positive economic outlook as reported by our survey," said Doug Robinson of NeighborWorks.