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The Fed Just Hiked Rates, Here Is What That Actually Means for You

Hope your week is going well! It has been a big week for rates, so let me break down what happened and why it matters. Rates climbed for six straight days heading into this week’s Fed meeting, the sharpest jump we have seen since late 2024, and touched their highest point since early last year.

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Rates Break Higher on a Global Bond Selloff, and Buyer Demand Finally Cools

Hope your week is going well! It has been an eventful week for rates and housing, so here is what actually matters for you. Rates ticked up to their highest point this year, and the bigger story is happening overseas. Bond yields in places like Japan and the UK have climbed to levels not seen

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Bond Market at a Crossroads, and Buyers Are Gaining Room to Negotiate

Hope your week is going well! It has been a quietly important week in the mortgage and housing world, so here is what actually matters for you. The encouraging news first: rates eased slightly again this week, though they remain just above this year’s highs. Behind the scenes, a few things are lining up that

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Market Shifts, Local Leverage, and What It Means for Your Next Move

I hope your week is going well! Between back-to-school and changing market headlines, I know how noisy the real estate world can feel right now. I wanted to pop in with a quick, clear look at what is actually happening behind the numbers so you can make informed choices for your family or your clients.

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