For the first time in history, interest rates have tripled from their record lows—yet both housing values and equity markets reached all-time highs. Traditionally, rate hikes and tighter monetary policy lead to declining home prices and market slowdowns. But this time was different. Despite higher borrowing costs making homes seemingly less affordable, prices surged. This unexpected trend was fueled by an unprecedented wave of liquidity and economic stimulus, creating a distortion in market fundamentals. Explore how this rare economic phenomenon unfolded—and what it could mean for the future of real estate and financial markets.
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