CPI Shelter Forecasts: Surprising jump in owner’s equivalent rent
Owner's equivalent rent jumps to 4.93% annualized monthly growth, despite no real change in Zillow's CPI shelter release forecast. Still expecting more aggressively by the end of 2025 into the next.
January 2025 S&P Case-Shiller Price Index: Home prices accelerate, again.
In January, strong stock portfolios, and in the case of repeat buyers, record high home equity from the last sale, enable enough buyers to keep the pressure on.
Privately Listed Homes Disproportionately Harm Sellers of Color
Home sellers in communities of color lose $6,000 more on average when selling off the MLS
The Fed is maintaining the federal funds rate at 4.25% to 4.5% and is in no rush to make adjustments while awaiting further clarity on how the new administration’s policies may impact the economy.
December 2024 S&P Case-Shiller Price Index: A flash of heat in a cooling market
Case-Shiller home prices increased by 3.9% year-over-year in December, still a slower pace compared to most of 2024. Buyers should see cooler home price appreciation and a less competitive environment this spring.
