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Why Your Rent Check Is Getting Zillowed
Episode 29 of Inflation Explained with Fexingo. Lucas and Luna dig into how Zillow's algorithmic rent pricing is quietly reshaping CPI's shelter component — and why your actual rent might not match the official numbers. With CPI at 332.4 and core CPI at 335.4, shelter inflation remains stubborn. They break down how automated pricing tools create a feedback loop that keeps rents elevated even as broader inflation cools. Plus, the hosts explain why Zillow's Zestimate for rentals is now a key input for property managers and landlords, and what that means for your lease renewal…
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