Will today’s Federal Reserve inflation data lead to increased interest rates and a slowdown of economic easing?
The Fed promises no more rate increases this year
March 22, 2019 by
The Federal Reserve says its decided to leave short term interest rates unchanged following its March meeting. It added that rates will likely not move at all for the remainder of the year, having previously raised them in five successive quarters dating back to late 2017. In fact, interest rates could possibly be lowered at
Brexit has not had a major impact on U.S. mortgage rates, so far
July 21, 2016 by
Research firms are predicting that Brexit will have little impact on the U.S. housing market, and will not lead to a lowering of mortgage rates.
6 Real Estate Stocks You Should Be Watching
February 13, 2013 by
Looking at The Dividend Channel this morning, cherry picking stocks with noted insider buying activity is one way investors can boost dividend yields. We took a look at the most active and profitable of real estate (REIT) stocks to preview some investment potential deserving of note. A big question for many trusts will be whether or not each can stay competitive with the FED at buying up mortgage instruments.
Bankrate’s Greg McBride; “2013 Favorable for Borrowers”
January 7, 2013 by
Bankrate’s senior financial analyst, Greg McBride, CFA, talked recently about the 2013 mortgage rate forecast . Today RealtyBizNews spoke with McBride about the news as it applies to industry professionals and consumers. Bankrate projects interest rates to remain steady at between 3.5 & 4.0 %.
Fed Has “Limited Options” To Help Fix Housing
February 28, 2012 by
The Federal Reserve is no longer in a position to help America ease its way out of the housing crisis, according to a new report drafted by some of the country’s top economists at the recent US Monetary Policy Forum.
