The housing market is at an inflection point, with high inflation, interest rates on the rise and housing affordability in decline. Supply chain disruptions are driving up the cost of building materials, with high lumber costs alone adding thousands of dollars to the price of a new home. The cost of land and labor also remain high, and burdensome regulations account for nearly 25% of the price a typical new home.
With society attempting to return to normal from a global pandemic and the Federal Reserve trying to quell inflation without causing a recession, it is hard to forecast what is next for the U.S. economy. To better understand how current events and economic conditions may affect the future, it is helpful to see the interplay of key events and economic markers over the last four decades.
Advertisement
Related Stories
Economics
Shelter Costs Drive Inflation Higher Than Expected in January
January Consumer Price Index data show inflation increased more than anticipated as shelter costs continue to rise despite Federal Reserve policy tightening
Economics
Weighing the Effects of the Fed's and Treasury's Latest Announcements
The upshot of the Jan. 31 announcements is that while mortgage rates will stay higher for longer, they're likely to hold steady
Economics
NAHB CEO Tobin Says 'Housing Renaissance' on the Horizon
Responding to positive housing-related data such as falling mortgage rates and increased homebuyer activity, NAHB's CEO Jim Tobin is optimistic
