• Why Home Sales Bounce Back After Presidential Elections,Gemma Peterson

    Why Home Sales Bounce Back After Presidential Elections

    With the 2024 Presidential election fast approaching, you might be wondering what impact, if any, it’s having on the housing market. Let’s break it down. Election Years Bring a Temporary Slowdown In any given year, home sales slow down slightly in the fall. It’s a typical, seasonal trend. However, a

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  • Debunking Scary Myths About Buying a Home,Gemma Peterson

    Debunking Scary Myths About Buying a Home

    Debunking Scary Myths About Buying a Home   Some Highlights There are a number of scary myths about homebuying in today’s market. Here’s what you need to know. Prices are not expected to crash, it is possible to buy even with student loan debt, and there are programs that can help you save for a dow

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  • Talking Points ,Gemma Peterson

    Talking Points

    The Fed cut rates by 50 basis points on September 18, initiating a new loosening cycle. Since then, average 30-year mortgage rates have RISEN by 50 basis points to around 6.60%. Why? Because September jobs growth was a lot stronger, and September inflation (CPI) was a bit hotter than expected. CPI c

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