Should You Try to Time the Market When Buying a Home?

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Wharton Professor Lu Liu discusses inflation, mortgage rates, mortgage lock-in, housing supply and demand, and how these factors intertwine in this excerpt from an episode of the Ripple Effect Podcast.

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EPISODE OVERVIEW With interest rates and mortgage rates high, homeowners have been reluctant to sell. What will it take to turn the U.S. housing market around? Wharton professor Lu Liu discusses what policy changes may be needed to break mortgage lock-in, which is restricting real estate inventory.

PODCAST OVERVIEW Every day, business scholars answer pressing questions in their research - but what do their insights mean for you? In this podcast, Wharton faculty dive into what inspired their studies and how their findings resonate with the world today. Learn how research insights translate into knowledge you can use, with host Dan Loney.

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Brief Summary

Inflation impacts housing prices; high mortgage rates create market lock-in challenges and potential need for government intervention.

Key points

  • The Challenge of Inflation. Inflation has significantly impacted housing prices, complicating monetary policy decisions.
  • Understanding Mortgage Rates. Current mortgage rates are around 7%, raising questions about the ideal rate for buyers.
  • Unlocking the Housing Market. Exploring ways to unblock the housing market through innovative mortgage contracts.

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