CPI Report Dropped Yesterday.. Here’s Why Wholesalers Should Care
Yesterdays inflation report came in with a split verdict: - Headline CPI: 2.7% (lower than the 2.8% forecast) ✅ - Core CPI: 3.1% (hotter than expected) ❌ 💡 What This Means for Us in Wholesaling If the Fed Cuts Rates Soon - Buyer affordability improves, easier to move retail-friendly deals. - End-buyers who were on the sidelines might jump back in. - Increased competition for good deals means we’ll need to move fast on acquisitions. If the Fed Moves Slowly - Rates stay higher for longer, retail buyers remain picky. - More motivation for creative financing (subject-to, seller finance) to make deals work. - Sellers under pressure may be more open to negotiating lower prices. 🔥 My Take: This is one of those “read the market and pivot” moments. If we get a September rate cut, be ready to lock up deals ahead of the demand spike. If not, lean heavier into cash buyers and creative finance to keep assignments moving. How do you all see this playing out in your market? Drop your thoughts below — this is where local insight is gold.