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Mortgage and Housing Update 9/22/2024

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As expected, the Fed made no change in the federal funds rate, and the statement released after the meeting was very similar to the prior one. The key information was the latest set of projections from officials for future monetary policy. First, the median forecast from 19 Fed officials is for an additional 25 basis point rate hike

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How Inflation Affects the Housing Market

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Have you ever wondered how inflation impacts the housing market? Believe it or not, they’re connected. Whenever there are changes to one, both are affected. Here’s a high-level overview of the connection between the two.

The Relationship Between Housing Inflation and Overall Inflation

Shelter inflation is the measure of price growth specific to housing. It comes from [...]