Use this inflation calculator to see how prices are changing: Inflation is the loss of purchasing power over time as prices rise. It is often expressed as a percentage and generally refers to a trend marked by rising prices across sectors, affecting common household expenses like food and energy.

The U.S. housing market has been hurt by volatile mortgage rates, but a severe shortage of available homes is the most critical obstacle for would-be buyers, Zillow CEO Jeremy Wacksman said.

Zillow Economics predicts shelter CPI inflation – and the results remind us that unless active rental markets moderate even more, the U.S. economy as a whole will continue to grapple with the strain of rising costs of living well into 2025.

The most recent core Consumer Price Index report (which measures inflation, minus the volatile food and fuel segments), released on Jan. 15, showed that inflation finally slowed slightly in December, renewing optimism that further cuts could be coming after all.

If inflation remains elevated or ticks up ... 30-year mortgage rates are hovering in the upper 6% range, according to Zillow data. Rates averaged around 6.42% in December. The 30-year fixed ...

Inflation has been ticking up in recent months ... Average 30-year mortgage rates are in the high 6% range, according to Zillow data. Rates averaged around 6.42% in December.

Mortgage rates dipped below 7% this week as the housing market continued to snuggle into its winter hibernation.The average rate on the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage fell 12 basis points to

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These are today's mortgage and refinance rates. Mortgage rates may not fall as much as initially expected this year thanks to sticky inflation.

These are today's mortgage and refinance rates. Mortgage rates may not drop as much, or at all, if inflation doesn't continue to slow this year.

Despite low unemployment levels, easing inflation, and a robust stock market, many Americans continue to feel the squeeze of high costs—particularly when it comes to housing. Median rents for 2025

Despite low unemployment levels, easing inflation, and a robust stock market, many Americans continue to feel the squeeze of high costs—particularly when it comes to housing. Median rents for 2025