Latest / Inflation Explained with Fexingo: CPI, Prices, and the Cost of Living for Everyday People
Why Your Rent Is Falling While House Prices Keep Climbing
In this episode, Lucas and Luna dig into a paradox that's been shaping the housing market in 2026: rents are cooling, even falling in some cities, while house prices keep setting records. They explain the structural forces behind the split—from a record wave of multifamily construction to the lock-in effect that's keeping existing homeowners from selling. They also look at what the latest CPI and PCE data say about shelter inflation, and why the Fed's preferred measures are pointing in opposite directions. If you've ever wondered why your landlord isn't raising rent…
The skinny
The skinny isn't ready yet — notes appear once the transcript is processed.