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Inflation Hit 2.4%—Why Mortgage Hopes Are Still Fading

Inflation Hit 2.4%—Why Mortgage Hopes Are Still Fading

March 11, 2026

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February's inflation number was dead on target at 2.4%. But economists are already calling it irrelevant, war is spiking oil prices and threatening to push gas, lumber, building materials, right back up.

Are we still betting on cheaper mortgages this year?…Join the Conversation

- Tristan Ahumada

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Tech-Forward Real Estate: What to Automate (and What Not To) with Alex Rivlin Ep 302

Tristan Ahumada and Nick Baldwin sit down with Alex Rivlin to unpack what today’s market signals mean for agents and how AI can support growth without replacing the human side of the business.

Alex shares how he’s using AI for SEO, coaching, and listing systems, while emphasizing that relationships, follow-up, and consistent communication still drive long-term success.