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[–] paultimate14@lemmy.world 131 points 3 months ago (35 children)

people put off buying homes and other big purchases because they know it will be cheaper later

What absolute drivel. This myth was obviously formulated by some wealthy economist who had only ever worries about purchasing vacation homes.

People put off buying homes UNTIL THEY CAN AFFORD IT. How many people does the author think are currently in the streets or renting for years just so they can save a bit on their mortgage? Completely garbage.

[–] Lucidlethargy@sh.itjust.works 1 points 3 months ago (3 children)

This is a weird take... Interest rates are at absurd rates right now.

[–] paultimate14@lemmy.world 5 points 3 months ago (2 children)

https://www.macrotrends.net/2015/fed-funds-rate-historical-chart

Only compared to recent prior rates. The full picture is that rates are final normalizing after being held absurdity low.

[–] GnomeBro@lemmy.today 2 points 3 months ago

Finally I can put money into the bank and it actually yields a return, but everyone wants to borrow money for free.

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