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FOMC MEETING Updates and Insights from Today
”While we’ve made progress on inflation, we’re not yet confident that it’s moving sustainably toward our 2 percent objective. We need to see more evidence before considering any significant changes to our policy stance.” – Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell FOMC January 2025: Navigating Economic Crosscurrents with Data-Driven Precision (this
Housing Hot Seat: Confirmation Hearings for Leaders of HUD & UST
As always, this report was generated entirely by our AI platform ALFReD. Know Better. Work Smarter. Be More Successful. Tim The Housing Horizon: Decoding Turner and Bessent’s Confirmation Hearings As the political landscape shifts with the recent election of Donald Trump as the 47th President of the United States, the
Review of The Economics Behind The 2024 Housing Market
This has been a long year and I wanted to review the economic backdrop of the housing market in 2024. This analysis from ALFReD shows a remarkably resilient housing market in terms of the pace of home sales and the sales prices in the face of crushing affordability challenges and
HUD Announcing Changes to Moribound Note Sale Program Tomorrow
The HUD/FHA note sale program appears to be on the verge of reinstatement, with a significant policy announcement expected in the Federal Register tomorrow. While specific details are not yet publicly available, this development signals a potential shift in HUD’s approach to managing distressed FHA-insured mortgages. The imminent announcement is
Power of Politics: How Government Influence Real Estate Business
The single most important determinant of the economic value of a business in real estate and mortgage is what? It’s the Federal Government. Let the last two years be your most recent demonstration. If you do not understand how DC works then you will constantly be reacting to changes instead
Adapting to 2024’s Real Estate Regulations: A Guide for Investors and Professionals
The real estate industry in 2024 is navigating a rapidly evolving regulatory landscape, with new policies aimed at increasing transparency, protecting consumers, and promoting sustainability. Here’s a comprehensive look at some of the most significant regulatory developments shaping the sector: Transparency and Consumer Protection In response to concerns over opaque