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whats driving inflation
Rising labor costs, increased government spending, and prolonged housing shortages are the main pressure points
inflation is picking up and looking to increase over the next 18 months
A half percent mortgage is increased equals about $60 per month more in a mortgage
Rent increases have exceeded 3% annually over the last 4 years
low unemployment, rising house costs up 3% over the last year
I believe this is why there is such a demand for rentals now. Some people are getting priced out of the current market that is for sale
and lastly, lets talk about the tax write offs
America, what a Country