Pandemic Fraud Inflated Home Prices, Study Shows
May 29, 2026 at 11:00
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- Home prices surged 35% from 2019 to 2022
- Median housing prices have only slightly decreased since
- Research links price inflation to pandemic loan fraud
The American dream of homeownership has faced significant challenges in the last few years. According to research by the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, the median sales price of homes in the U.S. skyrocketed by 35% from the end of 2019 to the end of 2022. Despite a slight dip in prices since then, the housing market remains affected by this unprecedented surge.
Experts indicate that fraudulent loan activities during the pandemic contributed to this inflation, impacting many potential homebuyers in a difficult market.
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