The government’s estimate of the cost of owning a primary residence rose 0.8 percent in September and was up 6.7 percent compared to a year ago, which is the largest 12-month increase in the category’s history.
Source: Inman News
Inflation up 8.2% over last year — and housing is largely to blame
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