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2024 Fed rate guide
The Fed rate hikes of 2023 have slowed while rate drops dominate the 2024 market. Explore how the rate hikes and changes affect home buyers.
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Mortgage interest rates forecast for 2025
Mortgage rate predictions give buyers an idea of how much they’ll spend on a home. See the 2025 mortgage interest rate forecasts straight from the experts.
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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 work.
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The U.S. Federal Reserve (Fed) interest rate decision
Wondering how the latest federal interest rate decision will affect your ability to buy or sell a home? Read on to make informed real estate decisions.
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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 overcome.
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Program provides qualified Detroiters with up to $25,000 in down payment assistance
Are you a Detroiter trying to buy a home, but lacking the funds for a down payment? A city program provides qualified residents with up to $25,000.
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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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Federal Reserve press release in plain English - May 2024
The Federal Reserve didn’t change the target for the federal funds rate, but the details matter. Here’s a full breakdown!
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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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 around.
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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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Federal Reserve press release in plain English - March 2024
The Federal Reserve didn’t say a whole lot new in March, but it did release projections. Here are the details for us obsessive market watchers.
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Wealth Wednesdays
The Wealth Wednesdays series explores the political and societal forces that have historically kept those in the black community from seeing their light and how, despite these challenges, they can build wealth and achieve their life goals both today and in the f...
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