> Why are certain things getting so much more expensive? I too would like to know the answer to this question. I suspect it may have to do with low interest ra

> Why are certain things getting so much more expensive? I too would like to know the answer to this question. I suspect it may have to do with low interest rates and easily available credit. For example, if buyers are willing to get a 50 year mortgage instead of a 20 year mortgage (and banks are willing to lend it), prices will increase to match demand.