When will interest rates and mortgage rates give real estate investors a break? Today’s headlines hint at the Fed’s cautious approach to rate cuts, influenced by tariffs and inflation fears. As mortgage rates tick down slightly, questions arise about where home prices and the housing market prediction are headed. Should the Fed err on the side of caution or give a little relief to the housing market? Stay tuned as we share insights on the economic forces shaping interest rates and home prices and what this means for your real estate investment strategy.
Dave:
The real estate market is constantly shifting and you as an investor need to be informed. I’m Dave Meyer. Joined today by our expert panel of Kathy Fettke, James Dainard and Henry Washington. Today we’ll break down the latest developments around why trade policies mean the Fed doesn’t seem likely to lower rates in the next couple months, and President Trump’s displeasure. With that stance from Jerome Powell, we’ll debate what would happen to the real estate market. If Trump gets his way and we get a 1% federal funds rate, then we’ll turn our attention to how recent developments in the New York mayoral race could affect Florida’s real estate market and how all cash buyers are also rocking the boat in New York and across the country. This is on the market. Let’s get started. Henry, James. Kathy, welcome. It’s great to have you here. And Kathy, I think congratulations is in order, right? Oh yeah. With your daughter getting engaged.
Kathy:
Yes. We were in the Dolomites for a family vacation, the Italian Alps, and yes, Krista was proposed to and is now engaged. It was awesome.
Dave:
Congratulations. The pictures looked amazing, and having met Krista and her fiance, Alec, both wonderful people, very excited for them. James, how are you doing?
James:
I’m doing good. It’s been a scramble day. I just bought the biggest house I’ve ever purchased for a flip and my contractor blew up the same…