The Federal Reserve is widely expected to cut the Fed Funds rate soon, and many in real estate and financial media are quick to assume this will spark a wave of lower mortgage rates and reignite housing demand. But the connection between the Fed’s short-term rate and long-term mortgage rates is not nearly as straightforward […]
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For years, the housing market has been treated like a patient whose health depends on the Federal Reserve’s “medicine” of lower interest rates. But economist Richard Werner makes a compelling case that this view is backwards: interest rates tend to follow the economy, not lead it. In other words, rates are more like the fever […]
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Barnesville, GA — Amazon has made one of the largest real estate moves in Lamar County’s history, spending $270 million to buy nearly 1,000 acres of land just south of Griffin, GA. The purchase is fueling strong speculation that the tech giant is preparing for a massive data center development. Where the Land Is Located […]
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here is a growing chorus of concern—some of it well-meaning, some of it alarmist—about whether homeownership is slipping out of reach for younger generations. Are Millennials and Gen Z truly being shut out of the American Dream, or are the patterns simply shifting? This article examines the trend lines in homeownership across generations using the […]
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In a week marked by political spectacle and economic tension, former President Trump stormed the Federal Reserve’s headquarters pushing for aggressive rate cuts, even as his own trade tariffs stoke inflation fears. Meanwhile, the residential housing market is undergoing a quiet upheaval: inventory is rising at a rapid pace, homes are sitting longer, and price […]
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The Federal Reserve meets next week with the eyes of the world watching. Will they finally cut interest rates after months of waiting? As of today, the odds of a cut are slim. And the reason may surprise you: tariffs. Over the past several weeks, a fresh round of tariff warnings from the White House […]
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This week’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) report came in higher than expected, complicating the Federal Reserve’s plans to cut interest rates and sending ripple effects through the housing market. Here’s what it all means, especially if you’re buying or selling a home in 2025. CPI Rises More Than Expected In June, the CPI increased by […]
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As of recent estimates, Metro Atlanta has officially outpaced Miami in both city population and overall metro area size. With more than 6.3 million residents, Atlanta continues to grow rapidly, drawing people from across the country and beyond. But what does this mean for real estate in the region? Here’s a breakdown of how Atlanta’s […]
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It’s the first true summer of political high drama and economic hesitation in years. The beach towns are open. The “For Sale” signs are up. But something feels different this summer of 2025. Beneath the warm seasonal buzz, two powerful forces are quietly reshaping the real estate market: rising geopolitical tensions following Trump’s bombing of […]
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Why a Steady Interest Rate Could Shake Up Real Estate in 2025 On June 18, 2025, the Federal Reserve opted to keep its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 4.25–4.50%. While policymakers still anticipate two potential rate cuts later this year, their latest decision reflects a cautious approach amid persistent inflation and global trade instability. But […]
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