# home price (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 5 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover home price. Page: Feed: --- ## [Q3 US Real GDP Growth At 5% (So Much For The Iran “War” Slump)](https://confoundedinterest.net/2026/08/01/q3-us-real-gdp-growth-at-5-so-much-for-the-iran-war-slump/) _2026-08-01 · confoundedinterest17 · Confounded Interest – Anthony B. Sanders_ According to the Atlanta Fed s GDP Now REAL time model, Q3 Real GDP is 5%. The subcomponents of GDP growth are as follows: So much for the doom and gloom of Trump s tariff war or Trump s Iran war. 5% Real GDP growth is outstanding! And The Fed keeps on printing money (M2)! Keep on printin ! Continue reading Q3 US Real GDP Growth At 5% (So Much For The Iran War Slump) ## [US Mortgage Origination Remain Subdued At Fed Keeps Target Rate At 3.75% (US Home Prices Have Over Doubled Since 2015 Making Housing Unaffordable For Millions)](https://confoundedinterest.net/2026/07/29/us-mortgage-origination-remain-subdued-at-fed-keeps-target-rate-at-3-75-us-home-prices-have-over-doubled-since-2015-making-housing-unaffordable-for-millions/) _2026-07-29 · confoundedinterest17 · Confounded Interest – Anthony B. Sanders_ Large bank mortgage originations have crashed and burned since 2022. The Fed has raised rates following the Covid outbreak and have not cut rates in a significant manner. Another problem facing the US economy is that housing prices have over doubled since 2015. My reaction to the Fauci testimony in Congress. I am surprised that Continue reading US Mortgage Origination Remain Subdued At Fed Keeps… ## [Reminders App for Training](https://christiaanse.ca/posts/reminders-app/) _2026-07-26 · Hi There on Theo Christiaanse, PhD_ The reminders app is all you need to track your workouts. Spending money on fitness apps is a waste and it can be overwhelming. Plus it adds friction to getting started - why not use what you already have on your phone? The epiphany I had was to see reminders as exercises. A to-do reminder is an exercise which needs to be completed. A completed reminder is a completed exercise. The next step… ## [Real Home Price Growth Is Negative (Worse In China), Fed Money Printing (M2) Increasing, China’s Money Printing Increasing Even Faster Than US](https://confoundedinterest.net/2026/07/20/real-home-price-growth-is-negative-worse-in-china-fed-money-printing-m2-increasing-chinas-money-printing-increasing-even-faster-than-us/) _2026-07-20 · confoundedinterest17 · Confounded Interest – Anthony B. Sanders_ US home prices are clearly unaffordable for younger households, given the dearth of true starter homes. As of Q1 2026, REAL US residential property prices fell -2.1% YoY. China s real residential property prices are declining even faster than the US. The US Federal Reserve is printing money M2 at a 5.6% YoY pace. Slower than Continue reading Real Home Price Growth Is Negative (Worse In China), Fed… ## [While The Typical Starter Home Is $198,649, A Record 242 Cities Have Starter Homes Valued At $1 Million Or More (California Has 105 Cities With $1M+ Starter Homes)](https://confoundedinterest.net/2026/06/20/while-the-typical-starter-home-is-198649-a-record-242-cities-have-starter-homes-valued-at-1-million-or-more-california-has-105-cities-with-1m-starter-homes/) _2026-06-20 · confoundedinterest17 · Confounded Interest – Anthony B. Sanders_ SEATTLE, June 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ The bar for entry-level homeownership has never been higher. While the typical starter home nationwide is worth $198,649, a record 242 cities now have starter homes valued at $1 million or more, A typical starter home is defined for this analysis as a home in the lowest third of home values Continue reading While The Typical Starter Home Is $198,649, A Record… ## [How Many Calories Are In America’s Favorite Fast-Food Orders?](https://usabynumbers.com/calories-in-fast-food-orders/) _2026-06-08 · Miah Foley · USA by Numbers_ Fast food can look smaller on the tray than it does on a calorie chart. A burger, fries,… ## [US Jobs Skyrocket By 172K In May, Finance/Insurance Jobs Nosedive By -20.2K, Local Government Jobs Rise By 55K](https://confoundedinterest.net/2026/06/05/us-jobs-skyrocket-by-172k-in-may-finance-insurance-jobs-nosedive-by-20-2k-local-government-jobs-rise-by-55k/) _2026-06-05 · confoundedinterest17 · Confounded Interest – Anthony B. Sanders_ Welcome to the whacky world of employment in the AI era! US jobs rose by 172K in May. Local government rose by 55K while finance/insurance jobs fell by -20.2K in May. ## [What is the Most Common Job in Every State?](https://usabynumbers.com/most-common-job-in-every-state/) _2026-06-04 · Mike Cohen · USA by Numbers_ A state’s most common job shows which type of work employs the most people in that state. It… ## [What are the Most and Least Taxed States in America?](https://usabynumbers.com/most-and-least-taxed-states/) _2026-06-04 · Mike Cohen · USA by Numbers_ State tax burdens depend on the tax category being measured. Income taxes, property taxes, sales taxes, and business… ## [Why Shankweiler Drive-In Is Worth a Night in Pennsylvania](https://usabynumbers.com/shankweiler-drive-in-pennsylvania/) _2026-06-03 · Mike Cohen · USA by Numbers_ A night at Shankweiler Drive-In starts before the movie. Cars pull in early, people pick a spot, the… ## [Non-custodial Crypto Payments & Escrow (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/P4VU4cNfjl80) _2026-06-03 · **Sponsored**_ Accept multi-chain crypto with trustless escrow, instant confirmations, and no KYC ## [The Middle of Nowhere Is an Actual Place in Lebanon, Kansas](https://usabynumbers.com/the-middle-of-nowhere-lebanon-kansas/) _2026-06-02 · Mike Cohen · USA by Numbers_ Near Lebanon, Kansas, a small roadside marker commemorates one of the country’s most unique geographic quirks: the center… ## [The 10 Richest Small Towns in America and What a Home Costs in Each](https://usabynumbers.com/richest-small-towns-in-america/) _2026-06-01 · Miah Foley · USA by Numbers_ America’s richest small towns are less about postcard charm and more about what happens when old land, new… ## [The New Map Of American Wealth: ZIP Codes Where Millionaires Are Buying, Moving And Staying](https://usabynumbers.com/map-of-american-wealth/) _2026-05-29 · Miah Foley · USA by Numbers_ The wealthiest neighborhoods in America have become harder to explain with one clean ranking. Newport Coast leads the… ## [Top 15 Richest Counties in the US \[Ranking of 2024\]](https://usabynumbers.com/richest-counties-in-the-us/) _2026-05-28 · Doug Carlin · USA by Numbers_ According to the latest American Community Survey estimates from the US Census Bureau, Americans’ wages have increased marginally… ## [Top 15 Richest States in the US \[Report 2024\]](https://usabynumbers.com/richest-states-in-the-us/) _2026-05-27 · Doug Carlin · USA by Numbers_ The income of citizens and the revenue of the local state government are used to determine which states… ## [10 Best Tourist Attractions in Miami, FL \[Update 2022\]](https://usabynumbers.com/tourist-attractions-in-miami/) _2026-05-27 · Ashley Carter · USA by Numbers_ Welcome to the Magic City! A place for people from all walks of life, all interests, and all… ## [Consumer prices rose 3.8% annually in April, the highest since May 2023, but … Fed printed M2 at 4.6% annually in March](https://confoundedinterest.net/2026/05/12/consumer-prices-rose-3-8-annually-in-april-the-highest-since-may-2023-but-fed-printed-m2-at-4-6-annually-in-march/) _2026-05-12 · confoundedinterest17 · Confounded Interest – Anthony B. Sanders_ The inflation numbers are out for April. Consumer prices rose 3.8% annually, higher than The Fed s target rate of 2%. To be fair, The Federal Reserve pumped up the money supply (M2) by 4.6% in March. According to the BLS, gasoline prices rose 28.4% annually in April while shelter rose 3.3% annually. Do the Federal Continue reading Consumer prices rose 3.8% annually in April, the highest since May… ## [MBA Mortgage Purchase Application Down -3.7% As Mortgage Rates Rise](https://confoundedinterest.net/2026/05/07/mba-mortgage-purchase-application-down-3-7-as-mortgage-rates-rise/) _2026-05-07 · confoundedinterest17 · Confounded Interest – Anthony B. Sanders_ MBA Mortgage Purchase Index down -3.7% over the past week after climbing +1.2% in prior week…30y mortgage rate rose to +6.45% up from +6.37% and highest in a month. With the Federal government playing an outsized role in the housing and mortgage markets, the Federal goverment is like an enormous Mantis Shrimp. ## [New Home Sales Rise In March Despite Rising Mortgage Rates](https://confoundedinterest.net/2026/05/07/new-home-sales-rise-in-march-despite-rising-mortgage-rates/) _2026-05-07 · confoundedinterest17 · Confounded Interest – Anthony B. Sanders_ High home prices show signs of cooling, mortgage rates remain fairly constant, while new home sales increase by 47k in March. Despite rising mortgage rates. The bigger picture? New home sales remain relatively depressed after the Covid outbreak in 2020. ## [March Existing Home Sales MEDIAN PRICE Falls -6.2%YoY, Worst March Since 2009 (Rent Growth Slowing To 1.8% YoY)](https://confoundedinterest.net/2026/05/06/march-existing-home-sales-median-price-falls-6-2yoy-worst-march-since-2009-rent-growth-slowing-to-1-8-yoy/) _2026-05-06 · confoundedinterest17 · Confounded Interest – Anthony B. Sanders_ Median price for new single family homes fell to $387,400 in April, dropping 6.2% y/y to its lowest level since July 2021. Worst March for existing home sales since 2009. Rents? Lowest since pre-pandemic. Is Rosa DeLauro actually Moe Howard with purple hair?? ## [Stop CI/CD & Supply-Chain Attacks (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/3FpAEl3O0JeD) _2026-05-06 · **Sponsored**_ Per-PR: 17 CI/CD checks and package malware scans with inline Check Run findings. ## [US Debt To GDP Ratio At 1.22 (Nothing Has Been The Same Since 2020 Covid Outbreak)](https://confoundedinterest.net/2026/05/05/us-debt-to-gdp-ratio-at-1-22-nothing-has-been-the-same-since-2020-covid-outbreak/) _2026-05-05 · confoundedinterest17 · Confounded Interest – Anthony B. Sanders_ It used to be that a debt-to-GDP (Gross Domestic Product) ratio above 1.0 would be disastrous. Yet, the US Debt-to-GDP ratio rises during and after most recessions. Why? The old Keynesian model called for increased government spending and debt to pull the country out of a recession. But the Keynesian model called for debt to Continue reading US Debt To GDP Ratio At 1.22 (Nothing Has Been The Same… ## [Phoenix Housing Weekly Closing Down](https://phoenixhousingweekly.substack.com/p/phoenix-housing-weekly-closing-down) _2026-01-05 · Brandon Cornett · Phoenix Housing Weekly_ Premium subscribers will receive a pro-rated refund for the remainder of their current subscription period. ## [Phoenix Conforming Loan Limits 2026: A Home Buyer’s Guide](https://phoenixhousingweekly.substack.com/p/phoenix-conforming-loan-limits-2026) _2025-12-30 · Brandon Cornett · Phoenix Housing Weekly_ The conforming limit for single-family homes in the Valley will go up to $832,750 in 2026. ## [Phoenix FHA Loan Limits Increased for 2026](https://phoenixhousingweekly.substack.com/p/phoenix-fha-loan-limits-increased) _2025-12-23 · Brandon Cornett · Phoenix Housing Weekly_ The new loan limit for a single-family home in the Phoenix area will be $557,750. ## [A Lot of People Are Moving from Chicago and Seattle Into Phoenix](https://phoenixhousingweekly.substack.com/p/a-lot-of-people-are-moving-from-chicago) _2025-12-16 · Brandon Cornett · Phoenix Housing Weekly_ An updated look at the migration trends bringing home buyers to Phoenix. ## [Three Things Phoenix Home Sellers Should Know in 2026](https://phoenixhousingweekly.substack.com/p/three-things-phoenix-home-sellers) _2025-12-09 · Brandon Cornett · Phoenix Housing Weekly_ Phoenix-area home sellers will need to work harder and smarter to attract offers next year. ## [Most Phoenix-Area Homes Declined in Value Over the Past Year](https://phoenixhousingweekly.substack.com/p/most-phoenix-area-homes-declined) _2025-12-02 · Brandon Cornett · Phoenix Housing Weekly_ Phoenix-Mesa is among the top U.S. metros when it comes to the percentage of homes that declined in value during 2025. ## [Checking in on Chandler: A Housing Market Comparison](https://phoenixhousingweekly.substack.com/p/checking-in-on-chandler-a-housing) _2025-11-25 · Brandon Cornett · Phoenix Housing Weekly_ How Chandler Stacks Up Against the Wider Phoenix Market ## [Mesa, Arizona Housing Market Report: Five-Year Price Trends](https://phoenixhousingweekly.substack.com/p/mesa-arizona-housing-market-report-cce) _2025-11-18 · Brandon Cornett · Phoenix Housing Weekly_ The Mesa real estate market is a lot less affordable these days, despite a moderate price decline over the past year. ## [Why Arizona Home Insurance Costs Have Risen So Much](https://phoenixhousingweekly.substack.com/p/why-arizona-home-insurance-costs) _2025-11-11 · Brandon Cornett · Phoenix Housing Weekly_ Homeowners insurance costs in Arizona rose by 70% from 2019 to 2024. ## [Trade Smarter With IBKR (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/OLXdusZK3of0) _2025-11-11 · **Sponsored**_ Join Interactive Brokers through a referral and start investing with low-cost global access. ## [5 'Good News' Stories for Phoenix Home Buyers: Fall 2025](https://phoenixhousingweekly.substack.com/p/5-good-news-stories-for-phoenix-home) _2025-11-04 · Brandon Cornett · Phoenix Housing Weekly_ Home prices are down, inventory is up, and more sellers are willing to negotiate. ## [Interoperable versus integrated process](https://christiaanse.ca/posts/interoperable_integrated/) _2025-07-31 · Hi There on Theo Christiaanse, PhD_ The following text is an open-ended discussion on interoperable and integrated models of housing delivery. I discuss the use of digital technologies, and barriers faced by industry to improve quality while increasing productivity. The meaning of interoperable is that various parties can work together and transition information, materials, and project states to one another without… ## [Price Rebounds $10,000 in May after $19,000 Fall in April!](https://arizonarealestatenotebook.com/price-rebounds-10000-in-may-after-19000-fall-in-april/) _2025-06-03 · John Wake · Arizona Real Estate Notebook_ After a surprisingly large fall of $19,000 in April, the median single-family home sold price jumped $10,000 in May. Remember, the supply of all homes for sale is the highest since 2011, so there’s a lot of downside risk to prices if supply keeps increasing. There are almost 50% more homes for sale now than ## [Home Prices Fell $18,600 in April!](https://arizonarealestatenotebook.com/home-prices-fell-18600-in-april/) _2025-05-19 · John Wake · Arizona Real Estate Notebook_ A surprising $18,600 fall in 1 month in the median single-family home sold price in the Phoenix area MLS from $495,000 in March to $476,392 in April. April is usually one of the strongest months for home price gains. But it is only one month. Prices might rebound some in May. But the outlook isn’t ## [9 Free Ways to Increase Arizona Home Ownership](https://arizonarealestatenotebook.com/9-free-ways-to-increase-arizona-home-ownership/) _2025-04-22 · John Wake · Arizona Real Estate Notebook_ • Phoenix Real Estate Interactive Home Price Charts Weekly and Monthly. Here’s What Arizona can do to help stabilize house prices, which would increase Arizona home ownership, family wealth, and economic growth, all for FREE. Live-in home buyers did NOT cause house prices to skyrocket in 2021. Investor buyers did. Read the full post at 9 Free Ways ## [Largest Supply of Homes for Sale in Phoenix since 2014](https://arizonarealestatenotebook.com/largest-supply-of-homes-for-sale-in-phoenix-since-2014/) _2025-03-31 · John Wake · Arizona Real Estate Notebook_ Supply Rising like a Phoenix h/t @Woningnieuws Supply of Homes for Sale Up 47% from Last Year But supply might finally be starting to level off. Maricopa County #3 for Population Growth But Pinal County Growing Faster Percentage-wise Phoenix #4 for Net U.S. Domestic In-Migration But Arizona Construction Employment Down 3.4% from Last Year Click on ## [Why the Supply of Homes for Sale is Increasing](https://arizonarealestatenotebook.com/why-the-supply-of-homes-for-sale-is-increasing/) _2025-03-22 · John Wake · Arizona Real Estate Notebook_ Phoenix Supply of Homes for Sale Why Supply is Increasing The number of homes sold so far this year is the same as last year. BUT the number of homes hitting the market is up a total of 18% from last year. So, the supply of homes for sale is increasing every week. I’m trying ## [42% More Supply than Last Year!](https://arizonarealestatenotebook.com/42-more-supply-than-last-year/) _2025-03-03 · John Wake · Arizona Real Estate Notebook_ But First… I was interviewed by Mark Brodie for “The Show” on KJZZ! 42% More Supply for Sale than Last Year! Notice that supply is usually flat or falling this time of year, not increasing like this year. But also be aware that the metro Phoenix population is about 20% more than 10 years ago. ## [40% More Supply than Last Year!](https://arizonarealestatenotebook.com/40-more-supply-than-last-year/) _2025-02-19 · John Wake · Arizona Real Estate Notebook_ But first, I was interviewed on this podcast last week and it has 145,000 views so far! 40% More Supply for Sale than Last Year! It s NOT because home sales are down. The number of homes sold so far is the same as last year and the year before. It s because the number of homes ## [Real, Inflation-Adjusted Home Prices Still 9% Above 2006 Peak](https://arizonarealestatenotebook.com/real-inflation-adjusted-home-prices-still-9-above-2006-peak/) _2025-01-26 · John Wake · Arizona Real Estate Notebook_ Supply of Homes for Sale Already Higher than 2024 Peak Phoenix supply of homes for sale already higher than highest level last year. Now highest since 2016. If the supply for sale peaks this spring like it often does, it won t be crazy high. But if it continues increasing fast, we could enter crazy high ## [Supply Increasing a LOT Faster than Last Year!](https://arizonarealestatenotebook.com/supply-increasing-a-lot-faster-than-last-year/) _2025-01-21 · John Wake · Arizona Real Estate Notebook_ It s only 3 weeks but so far the supply of homes for sale in Phoenix is increasing a LOT faster than last year! Supply jumped and we didn’t get rid of zoning last month. Zoning is a scapegoat the real estate industrial complex blames for high home prices. Maricopa County breaks all-time record for eviction ## [Phoenix Median Home Price Up 6% in 1 Year](https://arizonarealestatenotebook.com/phoenix-median-home-price-up-6-in-1-year/) _2025-01-15 · John Wake · Arizona Real Estate Notebook_ … BUT Prices Down 5% from May 2022 Phoenix home prices flat for 2+ years for typical-sized homes but prices for larger homes just set a record Phoenix home sold prices in December for the typical sized single-family home (1000-2000 square feet shown below) is flattish since Sept 2022. But for larger homes (3000-4000 square