Tag: housing_costs
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Media Monitor: Washington Post reports rising income thresholds for home-buying assistance
The Washington Post is reporting that home-buying assistance programs nationwide are increasing their income thresholds, allowing individuals earning up to $200,000 to qualify for aid due to soaring housing costs.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentEconomyReal EstateFederal Government housing costshome-buying assistanceincome thresholdfinancial aidThe Washington Post
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US Consumer Prices Show Modest Inflation in January
The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) saw a 2.4% increase over the last 12 months, with a 0.4% rise in January. Key sectors like food and energy experienced varied price changes.
BusinessEconomy Consumer Price IndexInflationDallasHoustonFood PricesEnergy PricesHousing CostsBureau of Labor Statistics
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US Inflation Rate Holds Steady at 2.7% in December
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) remained unchanged at 2.7% year-over-year in December, matching the previous month's rate. Key sectors like housing and food saw moderate increases.
BusinessEconomy inflationConsumer Price IndexCPI-Uhousing costsfood pricesNortheast regionBureau of Labor Statistics
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US Consumer Prices Rise in June 2025, Driven by Housing and Food Costs
US consumer prices continue to climb in June 2025, with housing and food costs rising. Energy prices decline, but overall inflation persists across regions.
EconomyPolitics and Government Consumer Price IndexCPI-UInflationFood PricesHousing CostsEnergy PricesBureau of Labor Statistics