by | Jul 16, 2024 | Agents, Brokers, Economy, Industry News, Latest News, National, News, Premier |
In a surprising statement made during a speaking engagement at the Economic Club of Washington D.C. on July 15, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said that inflation would not necessarily have to hit 2% before interest rates are cut. This statement constitutes a...
by | Jul 12, 2024 | Economy, Industry News, Latest News, National, News, Premier |
The mortgage market has been going through a gradual change as it adjusts to higher-for-longer interest rates. With this shift, a rising tide of higher mortgage rates has reshaped the landscape and, notably, is creating a shrinking pool of homeowners with mortgage...
by Beth McGuire | Jul 11, 2024 | Industry News, Latest News, National, News, Premier |
Following the first dip in consumer prices in four years and home prices in some markets declining, the average 30-year fixed rate mortgage followed suit, dropping from 6.95% last week to 6.89% this week, according to the latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey®...
by | Jul 9, 2024 | Economy, Industry News, Latest News, National, News, Politics, Premier |
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell testified before the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs, mostly dodging questions about rate cuts while being pressed by lawmakers on housing affordability, inventory and a wobbly commercial real estate market....
by | Jul 8, 2024 | Economy, Industry News, Latest News, National, News, Premier |
At their June meeting, Federal Reserve members acknowledged there’s been notable progress in lowering inflation, but it’s not going as quickly as they’d like to consider cutting key interest rates, according to meeting minutes released Wednesday. While the central...