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Mortgage Rates Remain Elevated as Cooler Inflation Meets Renewed Oil Risks
In short: Mortgage rates are caught between cooler inflation data and renewed energy risks. Softer June inflation reduced the likelihood of a near-term Federal Reserve rate increase, but higher oil prices are keeping pressure on the inflation outlook and borrowing costs. Mortgage rates remain elevated as inflation relief met renewed energy risks Two opposing forces…
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The National Housing Deficit Stopped Getting Worse in 2024, Holding at 4.7 Million
A construction boom helped hold the deficit nearly flat in 2024, growing by just 43,000 homes, the smallest increase in years The post The National Housing Deficit Stopped Getting Worse in 2024, Holding at 4.7 Million appeared first on Zillow Research.
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Zillow: CPI Shelter Forecast, June 2026
Zillow forecasts 3.0% rent inflation, 3.3% OER inflation annually in June, as measured by the Consumer Price Index. The post Zillow: CPI Shelter Forecast, June 2026 appeared first on Zillow Research.
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June 2026 Rental Report: Median Asking Rents Continue to Decline
June 2026 marks the 35th consecutive month of year-over-year decline for 0-2 bedroom properties across the 50 largest metros. The national median asking rent fell $25, or 1.5%, compared to a year ago.
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Video: July 13, 2026, Economic and Housing Market Outlook
The July 13, 2026 Housing Market Outlook video gives you the info you need to know to navigate the housing market as a homebuyer, home seller, renter, or industry professional.
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June 2026 CPI: Soft Inflation Report Beats Expectations, Fed Likely to Remain on Pause but Vigilant in July
June CPI came in soft across the board, beating expectations. Headline inflation fell to 3.5% and core cooled to 2.6%, both better than forecast. Markets slashed the odds of a July rate hike within minutes of the release. But Fed Governor Christopher Waller says one good reading isn’t a trend, and the durability of this…
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Weekly Housing Trends: U.S. Market Update (Week Ending July 11, 2026)
Get the latest U.S. housing market trends, including inventory shifts, listing activity, prices, and buyer-seller dynamics, with fresh weekly data and insights.
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June 2026 Luxury Housing Report: Vacation Luxury
National luxury prices slipped to $1,277,907 in June, down 1.7% year over year and marking 27 straight months of decline, even as luxury homes continue selling faster than a year ago across every tier. This month’s report also takes a special look at vacation luxury markets, ranking the metros and micros with the highest concentration…
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Short Sales Are Making a Comeback, but They’ll Stay Rare
Highlights A short sale is when a lender allows a homeowner who owes more than…
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Pending Home Sales Fall 5.4% in June
Pending home sales fell 5.4% month over month and 0.3% year over year in June
