Category: Economy

If you're like me, the thought of a mortgage can be both exciting and a little daunting. We all want to know what's around the corner, especially when it comes to something as big as buying a home. The good …Read more  »

If you're like me, you're probably tired of all the ups and downs in the housing market. One minute, rates are unbelievably low, and the next, they're skyrocketing, making it hard to figure out if it's even a good time …Read more  »

If you're looking for a quick answer, here it is: The Interest Rate Forecast for the Next 10 Years suggests a gradual decline in interest rates initially, followed by a period of stabilization and then a slow climb back up. Experts believe …Read more  »

The question on many potential homebuyers' minds is: will Trump lower mortgage interest rates? The short answer is, it's highly unlikely that a second Trump presidency would lead to a significant, sustained drop in mortgage rates. While some of his policies might have …Read more  »

If you are interested in how the Federal Reserve sets and changes the interest rate that affects the economy, you might want to look at the trends of the federal funds rate over the last 20 years. The federal funds …Read more  »

Inflation and interest rates are top of mind in 2025. The last Fed rate hike was in July 2023. This adjustment saw an increase of 0.25%, bringing the federal funds rate to a range of 5.25-5.50%. This marked the culmination …Read more  »

Let's talk about where the S&P 500 might be heading over the next five years. Here's the short of it: Current predictions, as of early 2025, point towards a generally positive outlook, with some significant growth expected, especially in 2025 …Read more  »

If you're buying a house, refinancing a mortgage, or just keeping an eye on your wallet, understanding the Federal Reserve's interest rate decisions is crucial. These rates affect everything from borrowing costs for cars and homes to the returns you …Read more  »

The housing market is a complex web of economic factors, and understanding the interest rate predictions for the next year by NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun can help unravel some of that complexity. Yun anticipates that the U.S. Federal Reserve will implement six …Read more  »