A group of top scientists said high inflation levels are being driven by a variety of factors, including the lingering impacts of COVID-19, the war in Ukraine, and ongoing labor shortages.
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Recessionary Conditions Predicted by Fannie Mae in Q1
Fannie Mae’s Economic & Strategic Research Group now forecasts recessionary conditions taking a hold of the market during Q1 2023, even after forecasting better fourth-quarter numbers due to strong GDP and personal consumption figures.
Read More »Refi Activity Drops to 22-Year Low
As mortgage rates remain in the 7% range, app volume fell slightly this week, with the refinance share of volume hitting a low last seen in August of 2000.
Read More »Mortgage Apps Fall for Sixth Consecutive Week
Mortgage rates exceeding the 7% mark have driven overall mortgage app volume down, with refi apps continuing to run more than 80% below last year’s pace.
Read More »Rent Growth Eases in June
Asking rents may have risen 14% YoY in June, but Redfin reports a slowdown in rent growth as landlords respond to a tightening in tenant budgets spurred by inflationary concerns.
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