June CPI Falls 0.4%, Easing the Pressure on Mortgage Rates
June’s CPI fell 0.4% β the largest monthly drop since April 2020 β cutting annual inflation to 3.5% and cooling expectations of another Fed hike.
Housing Affordability
Property Taxes in 2026: Where Homeowners Are Feeling the Biggest Squeeze
Property taxes are squeezing homeowners hardest in 2026 where assessments lag prices. Where bills are rising the most.
The Insurance-Adjusted Housing Affordability Problem Buyers Should Not Ignore
Homeowners insurance is the missing line in most affordability math. Why coverage costs now shape what buyers can afford.