Inflation Is Heating Back Up Fast
The latest inflation data just added more fuel to concerns that inflation may be heating back up again.

The latest inflation data just added more fuel to concerns that inflation may be heating back up again.

The Federal Reserve just wrapped up its latest meeting, and on the surface, nothing changed.

Buying a new construction home right now can feel like you’re getting a deal—especially when builders advertise interest rates that are significantly lower than the market. You might see something like a 4.5% FHA rate when typical rates are closer to 6.5%. On the surface, that’s a huge win for affordability.

The Federal Reserve hit pause again and left the federal funds rate at 3.5% to 3.75%. For a lot of people in housing, that was disappointing but not shocking. There was some hope that weak job growth over the last year would finally be enough to push the Fed toward a cut. Instead, the Fed made it clear that inflation risk is still the bigger concern.v


