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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 ...

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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 - 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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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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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 - 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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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 ...

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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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Solo households: Analyzing where and how single householders live

Solo households have become increasingly popular over recent decades. Read our analysis of the current data and trends for single vs. couple households.

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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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