The rental market in the South is cooling off, but it's still hot in the Midwest.

Rents are growing in the Midwest while markets like Florida and Texas are seeing declines due to surges in supply. High rental prices increase inflation, which affects interest rates and mortgage rates. Homeowners remain locked into their historically low rates.

EPISODE OVERVIEW
Wharton real estate professor Susan Wachter talks about rising housing prices and affordability issues, and what can help bring the housing market back into alignment in the next few years. This episode is part of a series on “Real Estate.”

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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