• What Fed Rate Cuts Really Mean,Gemma Peterson

    What Fed Rate Cuts Really Mean

    Since the Fed cut rates 50 basis points on September 18, we've seen 30-year fixed mortgage rates rise meaningfully. You may be wondering how this can be. The Fed is reducing the Fed Funds Rate, which is not mortgage rates or even a long-term rate. The Fed Funds Rate is a very short-term rate, litera

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  • Housing Starts Slow, Builder Sentiment Higher,Gemma Peterson

    Housing Starts Slow, Builder Sentiment Higher

    New home construction eased in September, but home builders are feeling more positive about the future. Here are these headlines and more: ·      Home Builder Confidence Rises for Second Straight Month ·      New Construction Slowed in September ·      Retail Sales Beat Estimates ·      Jobless Clai

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  •  How Long Will It Take To Sell Your House?,Gemma Peterson

    How Long Will It Take To Sell Your House?

    How Long Will It Take To Sell Your House? As you’re getting ready to sell your house, one of the first questions you’re probably asking is, “how long is this going to take?” And that makes sense—you want to know what to expect. While every market is different, understanding what’s happening national

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