Essex County October Housing Report 10/16/2023

October 16, 2023 Kathleen Sullivan No Comments

Essex County October Housing Report 10/16/2023

Inflation Remains Hot
Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose +0.4% in September and +3.7% for 12 months. Prices were driven by rising shelter and gasoline prices. Core Inflation (CPI less food and energy) rose +0.3% in September and +4.1% for 12 months, well above the Federal Reserve goal of 2%

30 Year Mortgage Rates Today Were 7.80% (Mortgage News Daily) 
Geopolitical problems and restrictive Federal Reserve policy adds pressure to interest rates.
Buyer Upside: Much less competition and buyers can refinance when rates fall.

Record low inventory keeps home pricing firm in spite of high rates

 

First Time Home Buyer's Guide

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First Time Home Buyer's Guide

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