There was welcome news for consumers as inflation continued to inch lower in October. Plus, tight housing inventory is still hindering contract signings and boosting home values

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Inflation continued to cool in October, while we saw an uptick in construction despite dampening homebuilder confidence. Plus, the latest Retail Sales and Jobless Claims suggest a slowing economy.

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Consumer inflation continued to inch lower in September, while signed contracts for new and existing homes were better than expected, showing resiliency in the housing market.

Tight housing inventory and elevated mortgage rates remain key headwinds for homebuyers and home builders. Plus, there was more Fed chatter about rates and the labor sector “WARNing” you need to know about.

Shelter and energy costs pushed consumer prices higher in September, but inflation has made significant progress lower since peaking last year – and some Fed members are taking notice.

September brought a blowout job creation number from the BLS, while appreciation reports show that home prices are reaching new record highs.

Inflation continues to march lower while tight housing supply and elevated mortgage rates remain key influences on home sales and home prices.

The Fed held rates steady, but will they be higher for longer? Plus, elevated mortgage rates and tight inventory continue to impact the housing market.

Key inflation data was reported ahead of this week’s Fed meeting, while home prices continue to show signs of strength.

Fed speakers made headlines with hints about their next move on rate hikes. Plus, another report shows the strength in home values.

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Fed Chair Jerome Powell gave hints about further rate hikes during his speech at Jackson Hole. Plus, the lack of existing homes available for sale continues to be a key factor driving the housing sector.

Despite ongoing challenges facing home builders, construction activity picked up last month. Plus, the minutes from the Fed’s July meeting provided some hints about what’s next for rate hikes.

Crucial inflation data sparked volatility in the markets, while another home price index report shows the opportunity that exists in homeownership.

Conflicting data begs the question – what’s really going on in the job market? Plus, low housing supply is having a clear impact on home prices.

It was a jam-packed week, complete with a Fed rate hike, welcome news of cooling inflation, and more evidence that low housing inventory is impacting sales and appreciation.

Tight housing inventory continues to impact sales, home prices and confidence among home builders. But opportunities remain for buyers to benefit from appreciation gains.

There was welcome news as June brought big drops in consumer and wholesale inflation. Plus, several indexes showed that home prices are appreciating nationwide, providing opportunities right now for buyers to build wealth through homeownership.

After the Independence Day fireworks, labor sector reports added some sparks to the markets. Plus, the minutes from the Fed’s latest meeting revealed what might be in store for rate hikes.

Annual consumer inflation declined in May per the Fed’s favored measure. Plus, the tight supply of existing homes remains a key dynamic in the housing sector, impacting signed contracts and home prices.