up. Those that locked into low interest rates would be able to rent their homes and cover their mortgage before defaulting if they lose their job. People are going to be very reluctant to give up a loan with a 2.5% interest rate. This means very few homes will come onto the market and keep prices up. If there is a big recession and rent rates comes down that is a different story. Rent rates didn't really decrease during the 2008-2010 crash so don't think they will this time but we will see.