Homebuyers enjoyed a relatively affordable market in the decade following the housing crash. The recent rise in prices and mortgage rates put homeownership out of reach for many prospective first-time buyers.
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Commentary & analysis of selected stories on December 24, 2025
87 million homeowners want higher prices to maintain their net worth. 46 million renters want lower prices so they can buy. Appeasing both groups is nearly impossible.
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Commentary & analysis of selected stories on December 19, 2025
Inflation came in lower than even the lowest forecasts, but there are some questions surrounding the BLS handling of missing October data.