Over the past year, the shelter index gained 6.2%—a rise that accounted for about 40% of the increase in core CPI, according to the government data.Two of the main measures of rent prices included in the shelter category increased quickly in August.

The proper way to do it would be to do a analysis or calculation of appreciation for your area, to support the rise in value.

Hi all,For those of you who follow construction cost closely, with inflation continuing to surge I have been reading about home building and renovation slowing down significantly. My question is, with demand shrinking...

Mortgage rates continue to rise, demand seems very soft (based on closed sales, # of withdrawn listings, & mortgage apps staying at 22yr lows), Austin's price to rent ratio already is one of the highest in the nation, & now there apperars to be this large 'shadow inventory' with sellers who want to sell but aren't able to..Even with all the headwinds, still feel there aren't many markets with better economic fundamentals.

I am thinking that would be wise as predicting interest rates will continue to rise into the new year, but any advice would be appreciated. 

In the current environment with the market softening substantially, and rates rising, we are more focused on pegging a rock solid ARV and being very conservative with that.

As rates are continuing to rise trends will likely shift back towards 2%.

Unfortunately got caught up in the rising interest rates so we've chosen to go with a 7/6 ARM to get the 6.375% interest rate.

Home values are rising in practically every corner of the U.S., and median sale prices in dozens of metro areas have posted double-digit percentage increases from a year ago, according to Zillow Group Inc.

Rental rates have not caught up to the rising home values.