Housing costs were the biggest contributor to inflation in January, according to new data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Increased food and energy costs were smaller by comparison. Continue reading
The once-frantic pace of consumer price growth has been slowing for months, which may bode well for buyers’ budgets — and their financing, according to new data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Continue reading
Housing remained a strain on family budgets last month, but declining prices of gas, used cars and medical insurance helped soften the blow. Continue reading
All-items inflation rose 7.7 percent in October — down from September’s 8.2 percent. Although its welcome news, housing economists say it’ll take until 2023 for homebuyers to see the savings. Continue reading
The government’s estimate of the cost of owning a primary residence rose 0.8 percent in September and was up 6.7 percent compared to a year ago, which is the largest 12-month increase in the category’s history. Continue reading
The slowing housing market has yet to significantly reduce costs for most Americans. But economists believe more rate hikes may be on the way. Continue reading
A steep drop in gas prices offset the rising costs of housing and food for many families. Prices were still up 8.5 percent year over year, says a report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Continue reading
Q2 Consumer price growth exceeded 10 percent year-over-year in Phoenix, Atlanta, Miami and Tampa — each of which had among the nation’s strongest net inflow of interest in moving. Continue reading
Housing costs were one of the biggest drivers of inflation in June, pushing higher at a pace unseen since 1990, according to a report Wednesday from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Continue reading
Dramatic inflation reading fuels speculation that Federal Reserve policymakers will implement drastic 75-basis point interest rate hike Wednesday. Continue reading