Mortgage rates likely to rise further into spring
New York mortgage rates currently range around 8 percent with ceilings in some states limiting increases. Economists expect a 0.25 to 0.5 percentage point rise over the next six months driven by inflation and demand for housing. 1977 resale and price data suggest strong activity, while average home prices climb from 48 609 to 55 900 for new homes and 40 800 to 49 400 for existing homes.
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Carter Inflation Policy Faces Criticism and Forecasts
Economist Arthur Okun said inflation may rise to 7 percent or more by late 1978 and cited Carter's lack of an anti inflation policy. He joined others predicting inflation around 6 percent now and moving upward toward 7 to 7.5 percent, warning of a dangerous course.
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