Rental Growth Slows as Shelter Inflation Finally Shows Relief

Ed Parcaut and Mike Kelly cover retail sales, oil prices, jobless claims, rental inflation, mortgage-rate movement, and a real escrow mistake involving a VA appraisal fee. Retail sales came in line with expectations, rental growth slowed again, initial jobless claims fell, and continuing claims dropped to a recent low. At the same time, oil moved higher near $80, keeping pressure on inflation and mortgage rates. Ed also explains how a VA appraisal payment mistake created confusion after closing. A fast Real Estate Jerky Daily market update with the usual bite. Contact and Social Links: 🔗 **Follow us:** - **Facebook:** [Real Estate Jerky](https://facebook.com/RealEstateJerky) - **Instagram:** [@RealEstateJerky](https://instagram.com/RealEstateJerky) - **Website:** [Real Estate Jerky](https://realestatejerky.com) 🔗 Ed Parcaut: www.edparcaut.com - Twitter: [@EdParcaut](https://twitter.com/EdParcaut) - LinkedIn: [Ed Parcaut](https://www.linkedin.com/in/edparcaut) Catch every episode for sharp insight and real talk about what matters now in real estate! #RealEstateJerkyDaily #EdParcaut #MikeKelly #RealEstateJerky #MortgageRates #OilPrices #JoblessClaims #RetailSales #RentalInflation #ShelterInflation #VAAppraisal #EscrowMistake #RealEstatePodcast #MortgagePodcast #HousingMarketUpdate #StanislausCountyRealEstate #ModestoRealEstate #CentralValleyRealEstate #CaliforniaRealEstate #MarketNewsWithTeethBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/real-estate-jerky-daily--6413899/support.