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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Housing Market Shifting Toward Buyers: Inventory Rises, But Buyer Demand Harder to Gauge A recent report from Redfin suggests that the national housing market is beginning to tilt in favor of buyers, with active listings outpacing buyer demand by a wide margin—what they claim is the largest such gap on record. According to their data, […]
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A Pause on the 145% China Tariff Doesn’t Ease Buyer Hesitation—But Creates Opportunity for Savvy Deals Atlanta’s real estate market, particularly in the high-demand neighborhoods of Buckhead and Sandy Springs, is entering unfamiliar territory. Inventory is rising—noticeably—and while this shift is creating challenges for sellers, it’s also opening up real opportunities for buyers who have […]
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Atlanta is a city on the edge of transformation. Once known primarily for its traffic and peaches, it’s now being eyed as the next big urban story—a place where opportunity, expansion, and tension are all part of the real estate conversation. But where is Atlanta really headed? To understand that, we need to follow the […]
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Despite signs of growing unease in the U.S. economy, the Federal Reserve has once again opted to leave interest rates unchanged. On May 7, 2025, the Fed announced that it would maintain its benchmark federal funds rate at a target range of 4.25% to 4.50%, continuing its wait-and-see approach amid a murky economic outlook. Why […]
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