06/17/2026
The Fed held rates steady today, and the bigger story is the shift in tone. Talk of rate cuts is cooling, and a few policymakers are now hinting the next move could be a hike. With inflation at a 3-year high of 4.2%, the Fed's play is wait and see.
What that means here in Southwest Florida: if your plan was to hold out for lower rates before buying, it may be time to rethink the timeline. The buyers who win right now are the ones planning around today's numbers instead of a cut that keeps getting pushed down the road.
Are you waiting for rates to drop before you make a move, or ready to make it work at today's rates? Let's talk it through.
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