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Dec 28, 2021

Rising prices roll out the unwelcome mat for first-time homebuyers

Also today: Gus Faucher joins us to talk about how higher prices on goods and services could lead to continued inflation. Seasonal hiring has taken a dip, and with omicron still looming, fewer temporary workers could have trouble staying on permanently.

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A house's real estate for sale sign is seen in front of a home in Arlington, Virginia, November 19, 2020.
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First-time homebuyers found a tough housing market this year
by Meghan McCarty Carino
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The National Association of Realtors estimates about a million potential first-time buyers have been left on the sidelines because of rising home prices and other factors.
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Poor seasonal hiring and omicron could mean few temp workers get permanent jobs
by Mitchell Hartman
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Companies are having difficulty finding workers and at the same time they can’t predict what will happen in 2022 as omicron spreads
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Rising prices roll out the unwelcome mat for first-time homebuyers

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Segments From This Episode

First-time homebuyers found a tough housing market this year

Poor seasonal hiring and omicron could mean few temp workers get permanent jobs

The Team