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Bloomberg Businessweek

Apple Outlook Mixed Post-Earnings on China Concerns

Nov 2, 2023
58:05
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Apple sales decline for a fourth straight quarter in China, Fed decision and state of the US economy, workplace mental health issues, US housing market chaos, and efficient water management
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  • Low-rate mortgages are causing a lack of housing inventory, making it the least affordable since the 1980s.
  • Home builders have a better position in the market, offering subsidized mortgage rates, but high prices make it challenging for buyers.

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The Lock-In Effect: Homeowners Unwilling to Give Up Cheap Mortgages

Many homeowners refuse to sell their homes due to their low-rate mortgages, resulting in a lack of inventory in the housing market. This has led to a housing market that is the least affordable since the 1980s, with sales reaching record lows. Homeowners who have locked in low-rate mortgages have little incentive to sell and take on higher mortgage rates, which has limited housing supply. On the other hand, those who have yet to purchase a home are being priced out of the market due to high prices and rising interest rates. This lock-in effect creates an impossible situation for many prospective buyers and leads to reduced residential mobility.

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