photo credit Gary Yim / Shotterstock.com After a punishing stretch of recent rate hikes, there are growing signs that homeowners may finally be approaching some much-needed relief. The latest inflation data has delivered a welcome surprise. Headline inflation fell to 4.2% in April, down from 4.6% in March — its lowest level in months and marking the sharpest decline in over a year. A key driver behind the drop was lower fuel costs, though broader price pressures are also begi