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Author: Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy, USA TODAY

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Insurance companies are leaving California due to wildfire risk. What homeowners can do.

July 5, 2023 Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy, USA TODAY Comments Off on Insurance companies are leaving California due to wildfire risk. What homeowners can do.

The increased number and severity of wildfires increase has led to a sharp rise in insurers’ decisions not to renew policies in California.

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A move from California to Texas could save a million dollars. Many Americans are opting in

July 4, 2023July 4, 2023 Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy, USA TODAY Comments Off on A move from California to Texas could save a million dollars. Many Americans are opting in

The number of people leaving the Golden State for Texas has grown by 36% between 2016 and 2021.

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Exclusive: 64% of Americans would welcome a recession if it meant lower mortgage rates

June 16, 2023June 16, 2023 Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy, USA TODAY Comments Off on Exclusive: 64% of Americans would welcome a recession if it meant lower mortgage rates

82% of those surveyed believe the country is facing an unprecedented housing affordability crisis.

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The Daily Money: Disconnect between current rents and shelter inflation data

June 14, 2023June 14, 2023 Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy, USA TODAY Comments Off on The Daily Money: Disconnect between current rents and shelter inflation data

The CPI program collects rent data from each rental unit every six months since rents are locked in place for a given lease term.

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Rent prices are dropping, so why do CPI numbers for shelter remain high?

June 13, 2023 Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy, USA TODAY Comments Off on Rent prices are dropping, so why do CPI numbers for shelter remain high?

In a fast changing, volatile housing market, the CPI report can seem outdated compared to private indexes that look at current leases.

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Getting ‘duped’ is cool now: The Daily Money

June 12, 2023 Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy, USA TODAY Comments Off on Getting ‘duped’ is cool now: The Daily Money

Inflation and young shoppers are the biggest drivers of the trend, which is now cool and fun to hunt the “best dupes” on certain items.

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The Fed’s inflation-fighting tactic was effective in cooling the housing market. What now?

June 5, 2023 Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy, USA TODAY Comments Off on The Fed’s inflation-fighting tactic was effective in cooling the housing market. What now?

Affordability trends in the coming months will depend on mortgage rates and the supply and demand dynamics fueling nominal house price appreciation.

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‘Not all gloom and doom’: How this Florida Gen Z home buyer bought in an uncertain market

June 2, 2023 Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy, USA TODAY Comments Off on ‘Not all gloom and doom’: How this Florida Gen Z home buyer bought in an uncertain market

There are ways to get deals done as both buyers and sellers are on the same page with concessions.

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Is the housing market going to crash? What experts say about the possibility in 2023.

May 31, 2023 Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy, USA TODAY Comments Off on Is the housing market going to crash? What experts say about the possibility in 2023.

The housing market across the US is cooling down, but does that mean it’s headed for a crash? Here’s what experts expect to happen in 2023.

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New to adulting? Recent college grads can find a friendly housing market in these 10 cities

May 26, 2023May 26, 2023 Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy, USA TODAY Comments Off on New to adulting? Recent college grads can find a friendly housing market in these 10 cities

New college grads entering the market are forced to make a lot of decisions about their budget and rent affordability.

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