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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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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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The Federal Reserve Bank building.

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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 - 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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The Federal Reserve Bank building.

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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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The Federal Reserve building, representing a financial institution.

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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 - 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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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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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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Federal Reserve concept, potentially related to economic discussions or mortgage rates.

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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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A classic prewar home in historic Savannah, Georgia.

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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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Today's Topic: The Federal Reserve

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Federal Reserve press release in plain English - November 2023

The Federal Reserve left the target range for the federal funds rate unchanged to begin November. Keep reading for our full analysis.

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25 best counties to buy a single-family rental investment property in 2023

Rocket Homes examined data from ATTOM to see which counties would offer the greatest returns on investment on single-family rental homes in 2023.

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The 15 most promising U.S. cities in 2024

The most promising cities in 2024 have seen growth in migration, salaries, high-tech GDP, jobs and small businesses.

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