As the Fed plays waiting game to cut rates, housing pros lean toward incoming economic data 

As the Fed plays waiting game to cut rates, housing pros lean toward incoming economic data 

One of the biggest takeaways from the Wednesday press conference held by Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is that the central bank isn’t likely to cut interest rates in March as investors... Read more »
What Fed rate cuts in 2024 will mean for homebuyers

What Fed rate cuts in 2024 will mean for homebuyers

The housing market cheered as the Federal Reserve signaled interest rate cuts next year after making a series of rapid rate hikes starting in 2022.  While the central bank did not completely... Read more »
The Fed holds rates steady at final meeting of 2023

The Fed holds rates steady at final meeting of 2023

The Federal Open Markets Committee (FOMC) held its short-term policy interest rate steady at a range of 5.25% to 5.5% at its last meeting of the year on Wednesday. It was the... Read more »
The Fed was wrong about jobs and inflation

The Fed was wrong about jobs and inflation

After today’s jobs report, which showed unemployment at 3.7%, it’s now clear that the Federal Reserve does not need to create a job-loss recession to bring down the growth rate of inflation.... Read more »
When is the Next Fed Interest Rate Decision 2023?

When is the Next Fed Interest Rate Decision 2023?

The Federal Reserve’s interest rate policy has been a topic of much debate and speculation in recent months, with many people asking, “When is the Next Fed Interest Rate Decision.” With the... Read more »
Fed Interest Rates History, Charts, Statistics

Fed Interest Rates History, Charts, Statistics

In this article, we will explore the history of Federal Reserve interest rates, including some of the major changes and their effects on the economy. The Federal Reserve is the central bank... Read more »
Current Fed Interest Rates 2023

Current Fed Interest Rates 2023

As of now, the current Fed interest rate is 5.25% to 5.5%. This is a 22-year high. The Federal Reserve kept the target range unchanged in its September 2023 meeting. However, the... Read more »
Fed ‘Not Confident’ in Inflation Battle

Fed ‘Not Confident’ in Inflation Battle

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell expressed uncertainty about the central bank’s success in tackling inflation, emphasizing the ongoing challenges. Powell, addressing an International Monetary Fund audience, revealed the Federal Open Market Committee’s... Read more »
Mortgage rates stabilize after Fed meeting

Mortgage rates stabilize after Fed meeting

Mortgage rates stabilized this week as the Federal Reserve decided to keep its rates unchanged Wednesday. However, mortgage rates still remain at a 23-year high. The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 7.76% as of... Read more »
Housing experts are hopeful the Fed is done with rate hikes

Housing experts are hopeful the Fed is done with rate hikes

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell left the door open to a future interest rate hike on Wednesday, but most housing professionals are hopeful that the Fed may be done hiking interest rates... Read more »