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Why waiting on the Fed for a better mortgage rate may not make sense
You may hear about the Federal Reserve lowering interest rates and try to wait to get a better deal on your mortgage. Here’s why that doesn’t always...
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9-minute read
Why Gen Z faces homeownership anxiety in today's volatile economy and how they overcome it
The experiences of Gen Z have made them more than a little anxious about entering the real estate market. Let’s discuss the issues and how they can be ...
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8-minute read
Median home prices by state: A 2024 guide
Curious which states have the lowest or highest house prices? Check out our complete breakdown of median home prices by state for 2024 and more in our guide.
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3-minute read
Federal Reserve press release in plain english - December 2022
The Federal Reserve raised the federal funds rate by 0.5% in December to a range of 4.25% – 4.5%. Check out our analysis on what that means for you.
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Federal Reserve press release in plain English - November 2022
The Federal Reserve raised the federal funds rate again, but how much and what does it mean for the future? All that ahead.
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Federal Reserve press release in plain English - July 2022
The Federal Reserve raised interest rates, but there are other important details. Read on for a plain English translation of the latest.
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Federal Reserve press release in plain English - June 2022
The Federal Reserve made a big bump in the federal funds rate to try to bring inflation under control. Read on for more details!
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3-minute read
Federal Reserve press release in plain english - July 2023
The Federal Open Market Committee chose to raise the target range for the federal funds rate 0.25% to 5.25% – 5.5%. We break down what it means for you...
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Federal Reserve press release in plain English - December 2023
Not only did the Federal Reserve leave the federal funds rate unchanged in December, but there are the first signs that rate cuts may be on the way.
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Federal Reserve press release in plain English - June 2023
While the Federal Reserve probably isn’t done with rate hikes, they chose to waive the target range for the federal funds rate where it is this time ar...
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Federal Reserve press release in plain English - September 2023
The Federal Reserve chose to leave the target for the federal funds rate alone at its September meeting. There was a projection of what’s coming next.
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Are home sales slowing down? Housing market predictions for 2023
Are home sales slowing down in 2023? Read to learn about what to expect of the housing market in 2023, including real estate prices, mortgage rates and more.
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Is it a good time to buy a house? a decision guide
Whether it’s a good time to buy a house depends on market trends and your personal finances. Learn whether now is a good time to buy a house and how to de...
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4-minute read
Federal Reserve press release in plain English - January 2024
The Federal Reserve didn’t make any changes to the federal funds rate target range, but there’s lots of detail in here important to know as a mor...
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Interest rates are rising. Here's what it means for your transferees and relocation mortgage assistance program
Relocation may be the right move for a company, but they can be harder on team members when interest rates rise. Here’s how to combat the problem.
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Housing market predictions for 2024: What can buyers and sellers expect?
Are you wondering what the outlook for buying or selling a house might be in 2024? Learn these housing market predictions so you know what to expect in 2024.
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6-minute read
Federal Reserve press release in plain English
A federal funds rate rise of 0.75% was expected, but what does the Federal Reserve anticipate? We’ll have that and what it means for the mortgage marke...
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25 counties that have the most pre-war homes in their states
Every state has a stock of vintage housing. Rocket Homes examined Census Bureau data to find which 25 counties have the most pre-war homes in their state.
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