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Is inflation or recession driving mortgage rates now?

Housing Wire

On Tuesday, we got more confirmation that the Federal Reserve ‘s biggest fear — inflation blowing up to 1970s levels — isn’t happening, according to the CPI data. To even have something remotely close to 1970s inflation, you need a massive housing boom. As you can see below, rent inflation took off in the 1970s.

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Will the housing inventory crisis end this year?

Housing Wire

HW+ Member: With all of the money coming out of Rubles and a crazy equity market. Logan Mohtashami: The 10-year yield is at 1.92% right now, it’s staying very firm, even with all the drama in the markets. Tune in for our next event with Mohtashami happening March 23rd at 12 CT in the #articlediscussion channel.

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HW+ Member Spotlight: Amanda Hill

Housing Wire

Below, Hill answers questions about the housing industry: HousingWire: What is your current favorite HW+ article and why? HousingWire: What has been your biggest learning opportunity? I learned the value of taking risks, not fearing change and learning from a collaborative team. Amanda Hill: My cell phone!

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Another Mortgage Rate Hike? It's More Likely Than You Think

Realty Biz

The real estate market has been reeling for more than a year as mortgage lending rates soar ever higher. The Fed is At It Again According to a recent article in CNBC , most economists expect the Fed to raise rates by 0.75 Yet raising interest rates has always been a blunt instrument, and it is not without its risks.

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The Friday Rant: We’ve Run Out Of People To Blame (Pt2)

Toronto Realty Blog

Blaming rising real estate prices on people rather than market forces. July 30th, 2021, I wrote: “The Friday Rant: We’ve Run Out Of People To Blame” This was in response to a juicy Toronto Star hate-piece on real estate agents entitled, “Realtors Are Making Big Money Flipping Houses. But Should They?”

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Is the Housing Market Sustainable?

Realty Biz

With interest rates and inflation both on the rise, the US housing market has recently taken a hit. It’s no secret that in recent yes, the real estate market has become increasingly more unstable than it usually is. As a result, many experts have begun to question whether the housing market is sustainable in its current form.

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Will We See An Interest Rate Hike In July?

Toronto Realty Blog

In March of 2007, a client of mine purchased a house for $1,060,000, with a $50,000 deposit. Raise your hand if you remember buying a house over $1,000,000 with only 5% down? I’ve been around for almost two decades and I’ve seen just about everything when it comes to interest rates. My hand is raised. I would bet, not.

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