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.

Buffalo, New York is set to be the hottest housing market of 2025, retaining its title from 2024, thanks to strong job growth and limited housing supply, according to a new report. As new jobs fuel competition for homes, the demand continues to outstrip availability, driving up prices in cities throughout much of the country.

The Fed held interest rates as expected, at 4.25% to 4.5%, with the open question of how long this pause would continue. As economic data and the Fed respond to the new administration’s policy announcements,

UBS has increased its price target for Zillow Group (NASDAQ:ZG) shares to $98 from the previous target of $90, while keeping a Buy rating on the stock. Currently trading at $77.98, Zillow has shown impressive momentum with a nearly 60% gain over the past six months.

The Federal Reserve is widely expected to make no change to its benchmark federal funds rate at its January meeting, a decision to be announced today.

These are today's mortgage and refinance rates. Mortgage rates may only drop a little bit this year since the economy is still running strong.

These fifteen houses sold well over the typical home value and stood out as the most expensive homes sold last year in Sangamon County.

A higher-for-longer interest rate environment has the U.S. economy stuck in place, with existing home sales in 2024 falling to their lowest level since 1995. While

Kentucky’s statewide minimum livable wage is $19.40 for a single adult without children, according to MIT’s calculator. The living wage is calculated to be hourly figure an individual needs to make to afford the basic necessities.

Rep. Sara Jacobs, one of the youngest members of Congress, says her party needs to act on issues like the housing crisis.

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.