Special Alert - New Housing Bill and How You Benefit
By Christine Bohn, The Bohn Team, Gainesville FL
(RE/MAX Professionals)
Fed Stands Still – Time to Make Your Move The Federal Reserve held the line on Tuesday–leaving the Fed Funds Rate at 2.00% for the third straight meeting. The decision, however, was anything but cut-and-dry. Earlier in the week, the Personal Consumption Expenditure data indicated that inflation climbed 0.8% overall in June, which is the highest inflation jump in 27 years. In addition, the report indicated that inflation now sits at 2.3%–above the Fed's desired range of 1-2%. Although the Fed ultimately left interest rates unchanged, inflation obviously remains a concern and the recent rise may lead to an interest rate hike by the Fed in the near future. What Does This Mean to You? Many experts believe the housing market is nearing the bottom and may even be set to bounce back up. For n...
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