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Housing Market

Fed Cuts Rates for the First Time in 2025. What Does It Mean for Mortgage Rates?

The FOMC press conference with Jerome Powell marked a 25 bp cut, SEP projections for two more cuts, and mortgage rates holding near 2025 lows.

September 18, 2025

Housing Market

“Uncertainty” Was Powell’s Favorite Word Yesterday. Here’s What It Means for Housing

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell used the word “uncertainty” several times during the FOMC press conference. Housing came up twice, with reporters more focused on tariffs and the economy. Here’s what that means for housing and real estate professionals.

March 20, 2025

Housing Market

Powell: Housing Market Stabilizing, But Higher Mortgage Rates Could Slow Activity

Powell just weighed in on housing at the latest FOMC press conference, noting that long-term mortgage rates are rising for reasons “unrelated” to Fed policy, while acknowledging that higher rates remain a significant hurdle for housing activity.

January 30, 2025

Housing Market

Economic Growth, Weak Housing: Powell’s November FOMC Overview

At the November FOMC press conference, Fed Chair Jerome Powell announced a 25 basis point cut to the federal funds rate. Here’s a breakdown of his statements on housing and the U.S. economy following the 2024 presidential election.

November 7, 2024

Housing Market

Powell: “It’s Hard to Game Out” the Housing Market

At yesterday’s FOMC press conference, Fed Chair Jerome Powell announced a 50 basis point cut to the federal funds rate, the first reduction since COVID. Here’s a breakdown of his statements about housing.

September 19, 2024

Housing Market

FOMC Recap: Markets react to Powell’s remarks. Plus, everything that was said about housing.

At yesterday’s FOMC press conference, Fed Chair Jerome Powell hinted at a rate cut in September. Here’s a breakdown of his statements about housing.

August 1, 2024

Housing Market

Wait-and-See: Powell on Rate Cuts, Housing Inflation and Market Rents

At the FOMC press conference on May 1, 2024, Jerome Powell announced the Fed would hold rates steady, citing stubborn inflation leading to a wait-and-see approach. This BAM article breaks down all of Powell’s remarks on housing inflation and market rents.

May 2, 2024

Real Estate News

Jerome Powell on Housing: March 2024 FOMC Meeting

At the FOMC press conference on March 20, 2024, Jerome Powell gave an opening statement and answered questions from reporters. Here we include questions and comments related to the housing market.

March 21, 2024

Real Estate News

Fed Chair Jerome Powell: “We’re Not Targeting Housing Price Inflation”

During the FOMC press conference on January 31, 2024, Jerome Powell directly addressed questions regarding housing price inflation and Senator Elizabeth Warren’s letter to the Federal Reserve.

February 1, 2024

FOMC press conference

Fed Cuts Rates for the First Time in 2025. What Does It Mean for Mortgage Rates?

“Uncertainty” Was Powell’s Favorite Word Yesterday. Here’s What It Means for Housing

Powell: Housing Market Stabilizing, But Higher Mortgage Rates Could Slow Activity

Economic Growth, Weak Housing: Powell’s November FOMC Overview

Powell: “It’s Hard to Game Out” the Housing Market

FOMC Recap: Markets react to Powell’s remarks. Plus, everything that was said about housing.

Wait-and-See: Powell on Rate Cuts, Housing Inflation and Market Rents

Jerome Powell on Housing: March 2024 FOMC Meeting

Fed Chair Jerome Powell: “We’re Not Targeting Housing Price Inflation”

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