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In general, economists believe that the higher-than-normal prices of goods and services we’re seeing now will be temporary. The idea is that when the economy fully reopens, and manufacturing and shipping delays get resolved, we should see the inflation rate drop to pre-pandemic levels.
Americans who are struggling financially are already feeling the pinch of inflation where they spend money every day, such as grocery stores, gas stations, and big box retailers. Many experts believe that inflation is actually much higher than what the official CPI indicates.
It’s possible that another wave of COVID-19 cases could keep some potential US sellers from putting their homes up for sale, creating an even more competitive marketplace for buyers. However, the vaccines, which have been effective at preventing severe COVID-19 cases, are being administered by the millions every day. That should give most sellers the confidence to move forward with a real estate transaction. Unless we see an unusually high spike in COVID-19 cases or a variant that threatens the efficacy of the vaccines, we aren’t likely to see much change in the housing market this year.