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The Federal Reserve started a rate-cutting cycle on Sept. 18, 2025, lowering its benchmark interest rate by 50 basis points (bps) to a range of 4.75% to 5%. The cut was the first since March 2020 after the Fed raised interest rates to a 23-year high point to cool the economy and quell inflation. The Fed cut rates two more times in 2024, each by 25 basis points. It has not cut interest rates so far in 2025.
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A Look at Both Sides of the Argument over US Housing
Jun 11, 2010The principal argument of those who expect home prices to improve steadily is that home prices have already fallen significantly from their peaks and homes are now affordable to a large group of prospective buyers. The decline in home prices over the last 3-4 years has released “pent-up demand” for housing that is more than sufficient to absorb the homes brought to market while keeping housing prices at current levels.
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The Sky Did Not Fall When the Fed Left the MBS Market
May 27, 2010 -
We’re All Greek Now
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Valuing Real Estate in the Early Stages of Market Recovery
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NPR Offers Remedial MBS Analysis for Regulators
Apr 12, 2010 -
Can Housing Markets Stabilize in 2010?
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The Commercial Real Estate Pretend and Extend Strategy Continues
Mar 25, 2010
