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12/24/2024

🏡 𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝗼𝗳 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟯, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰

𝗟𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸'𝘀 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗴𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗮𝗽: 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗺𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗱 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗲𝗿 👎
Even though the Fed cut its policy rate last week, mortgage rates still rose. This is because the rate cut had already been priced into mortgage rates back in November, contributing to earlier rate improvements. However, new projections from Fed members signaling only two rate cuts in 2025 pushed rates higher last week.

𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸'𝘀 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗴𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁: 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗮𝗺𝗲 👍
Mortgage rates are not likely to change much between now and the end of the year as trading activity slows for the holidays. Markets have already adjusted for fewer expected Fed rate cuts in 2025, along with concerns about potential increases in inflation and continued economic and labor market strength. Significant declines in mortgage rates are unlikely as we head into 2025.

📈 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁'𝘀 𝗮𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸:
- Christmas: Markets will close early Tuesday and will be closed on Wednesday, as will most mortgage lenders.
- Reduced trading volume: Traders tend to take the last couple of weeks of the year off, resulting in reduced trading volumes that can sometimes cause some fluctuation in day-to-day mortgage rates. However, it is unlikely rates will make any big moves before year-end.

12/24/2024

Perspective... 🤔

12/24/2024

🎄🌟 Here’s wishing you a home filled with joy, laughter, and plenty of galactic cheer! 🏡✨ May your season be merry, your presents be plentiful, and your memories be out of this world. 🎅🎁 Happy holidays from my galaxy to yours!

11/28/2024

🍗🏡 Thanksgiving without turkey? That’s like house hunting without a great agent! 🙃 Don’t let your dream home slip through your fingers—I’m here to help you find the perfect nest to host all your future feasts. Ready to talk real estate? Let’s chat!

11/12/2024

Fall in love with your floors at our Beuti-Fall Event! Hurry in to our store at Flooring Clearance Center to browse, save, and get expert help finding the perfect floors for your home!

11/04/2024

🏡 𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝗼𝗳 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟰, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰

𝗟𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸'𝘀 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗴𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗮𝗽: 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗱 👎
Despite slowing inflation nearing the Fed's 2% target and a drop in October's job creation to pandemic lows, mortgage rates rose last week.

𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸'𝘀 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗴𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁: 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗩𝗼𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 ⚠️
This week, mortgage rates may fluctuate due to the elections and the Fed's meeting. Although the Fed is expected to cut its policy rate again, this won’t directly lower mortgage rates. Markets will likely be volatile, which could cause volatility in mortgage rates.

📈 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁'𝘀 𝗮𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸:
- Elections: While the presidential race draws the most attention, 469 congressional seats are also up for grabs, and traders will be working overtime speculating how results will affect the economy. Stocks may see more movement than bonds, but mortgage rates could be impacted as well.
- Fed Meeting: The Fed is anticipated to cut its policy rate by 0.25%, though this won’t directly lower mortgage rates. Instead, rates may respond to the Fed's policy statement and Chair Powell's press conference that comes after. We could see mortgage rates react to expectations of future Fed rate cuts based on what is said in the policy statement and at Powell's press conference.

10/31/2024

🏡 𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝗼𝗳 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟴, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰

𝗟𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸'𝘀 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗴𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗮𝗽: 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝘂𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗯 👎
Mortgage rates rose last week as the 10yr Treasury yield moved higher and mortgage bonds, which are the true basis of mortgage rates, dropped to the worst levels since July.

𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸'𝘀 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗴𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁: 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗩𝗼𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 ⚠️
Mortgage rates could be volatile this week, reacting to economic and labor market data, particularly Friday's BLS jobs report. A strong jobs report could push rates to their highest levels in months, even with next week's anticipated Fed policy rate cut. Remember, the Fed doesn’t directly set mortgage rates, and the upcoming cut has already been factored in by the market.

📈 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁'𝘀 𝗮𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸:
- Economic and labor data: Multiple reports this week will highlight the health of the economy and labor market. If Friday's BLS jobs report comes in strong for a second consecutive month, it could push mortgage rates higher.
- Inflation data: Thursday’s PCE inflation report, the Fed's preferred measure of inflation, will be closely watched. Persistent inflation could add pressure to mortgage rates.
- The election: Markets are reacting to speculation around next week's election and its potential impact on the economy, contributing to rate volatility.

10/28/2024

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