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The Role of Housing in Federal Reserve’s Inflation Measures
The Federal Reserve’s focus on inflation is heavily influenced by housing costs, which contribute significantly to the gap between core CPI and core PCE. Currently, core PCE is at 2.8% while core CPI is at 3.8%, largely due to how each measure accounts for shelter costs. Housing costs make up 43% of core CPI and […]
Real Estate Experts Advise Homebuyers: Act Now Despite Mortgage Rate Dip
In light of a recent slight decline in mortgage rates, real estate experts are urging potential homebuyers not to delay their purchases. They warn that waiting could lead to increased competition and soaring prices, especially if rates drop further. This caution comes as the housing market continues to experience record price growth, bidding wars, and […]
Austin Housing Market Update
As April approaches, the Austin metropolitan area experiences a rise in both temperatures and housing market activity. While the market is warming up, it has moderated compared to the frenzied pace seen during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic. Between 2020 and mid-2022, Austin witnessed significant homebuyer influx and exponential price growth. However, a rapid […]
Home Affordability Challenges Persist Despite Rising Incomes
Recent data reveals a significant disparity between the surge in home prices, which have increased by 42% since 2020, and the more modest 23% increase in median incomes over the same period. This disparity has made homeownership increasingly unattainable for many Americans, with the income needed to afford a median-priced home now at $106,000 annually, […]
California’s Mortgage Relief Program Faces Exhaustion of Funds
California continues to offer mortgage relief through the 2021 American Rescue Plan, including support for reverse mortgage borrowers. However, state housing officials caution that the program’s funding is dwindling and could soon be depleted. Despite an extension to include more eligible recipients in February, officials urge those in need to act swiftly to access the […]
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