Real Estate & Interest Rates

Lower than survey inflation data released Thursday, November 10th, led to an enormous rally as investors hope Jerome Powell and the Fed could pivot to a less hawkish policy soon. The sharp increase in interest rates, particularly mortgage rates, has led to steep declines in real estate-related stocks. In this video, Professor Mark W. Guthner, CFA, lends some perspective to how significantly rates have impacted the calculus for home buyers.