Use this inflation calculator to see how prices are changing: Inflation is the loss of purchasing power over time as prices rise. It is often expressed as a percentage and generally refers to a trend marked by rising prices across sectors, affecting common household expenses like food and energy.

Zillow Economics predicts shelter CPI inflation – and the results remind us that unless active rental markets moderate even more, the U.S. economy as a whole will continue to grapple with the strain of rising costs of living well into 2025.

Evidence is mounting that shelter disinflation is gaining momentum, a trend that has yet to be fully reflected in government inflation data but could signal relief for broader price pressures as shelter represent the largest component of the Consumer Price Index.

These are today's mortgage and refinance rates. Mortgage rates have increased as investors parse Trump's Davos comments.

Top News Bank of Japan Resumes Hiking Rates as Economy Strengthens The Bank of Japan raised its target for the overnight call rate to 0.5% from 0.25%, making its third rate hike since ending its long-running negative interest-rate policy in March. The bank previously raised the policy rate to 0.25% in July and had kept it at that level since.

These are today's mortgage and refinance rates. Mortgage rates remain elevated, and they might not drop much this year unless inflation slows further.

Escalating rents and dwindling affordable space has made house hacking a growing alternative that can also generate passive income.

Following Trump's inauguration, the Federal Reserve will hold its first policy meeting of the year. Though economists believe the Fed won't raise or lower interest rates on Jan. 29, investors will be looking for any signals to inform their risk assessment and trading strategy, all of which could impact the direction of mortgage rates.

These are today's mortgage and refinance rates. Mortgage rates may not drop as much, or at all, if inflation doesn't continue to slow this year.

Despite low unemployment levels, easing inflation, and a robust stock market, many Americans continue to feel the squeeze of high costs—particularly when it comes to housing. Median rents for 2025

Despite low unemployment levels, easing inflation, and a robust stock market, many Americans continue to feel the squeeze of high costs—particularly when it comes to housing. Median rents for 2025

Despite low unemployment levels, easing inflation, and a robust stock market, many Americans continue to feel the squeeze of high costs—particularly when it comes to housing. Median rents for 2025