Mike Spychalski, CAIA
Vice President
The collapse of the housing market coupled with the massive wave of foreclosures has created an increased demand for rental properties as former homeowners are forced to find new places to live. Given the finite supply of rental properties, some have speculated that the greater demand for rental properties will drive rents higher, thus contributing to elevated inflation (as measured by the Consumer Price Index).
The following article investigates how changes in rents influence inflation figures, most especially in light of the housing market collapse.
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