This summer was supposed to be the season when housing regained its momentum. Warmer weather, pent-up demand, and some long-awaited relief from high mortgage rates were all expected to spark activity. But instead of momentum, we’ve got a market clouded by rising global tension, stubbornly high interest rates, and an economy that seems to be […]
On June 18, 2025, the Federal Reserve announced that it would hold its benchmark interest rate steady at 4.25% to 4.50%, opting to maintain its current course in the face of elevated inflation and rising global trade tensions. While Fed officials continue to signal that two rate cuts may still be forthcoming before the end […]
A recent headline from Redfin sparked a national conversation: the U.S. housing market now has nearly 500,000 more home sellers than buyers—the most significant gap in over a decade. Based on April 2025 MLS listings and Redfin’s buyer activity models, the report suggests a subtle yet important shift toward a buyer’s market. Here in Scottsdale […]
Published: May 30, 2025 In May, the Federal Reserve purchased $43.6 billion in U.S. Treasury securities, including nearly $9 billion in 30-year bonds, without issuing a formal announcement. While these purchases are technically public record, the lack of public-facing commentary or media coverage has led some analysts to describe the move as “stealth quantitative easing,” […]
As summer 2025 approaches, the real estate markets in Phoenix and Scottsdale are flashing unmistakable signs of a slowdown. Inventory levels are climbing fast, price cuts are widespread, and the once-frenzied buyer pool is thinning. But this isn’t just a local cooling—it reflects broader economic anxiety sparked partly by international trade tensions and a sharp […]
On May 7, 2025, the Federal Reserve announced it would leave its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 4.25% to 4.50%, marking the third straight meeting with no change in policy. While many consumers and housing market watchers had hoped for a rate cut to ease borrowing costs, the Fed’s decision came amid mixed economic signals—particularly […]
In the coming months, it’s important to watch for whether rising inventory continues to give buyers more leverage and soften home prices further. Sellers may need to adjust expectations as properties take longer to move and pricing becomes more critical in a competitive market. With mortgage rates holding steady, buyer activity could pick up, making […]
In the coming months, it’s important to watch if buyer activity picks up in response to growing inventory and softening prices, or if the market continues to cool. Sellers should closely monitor pricing trends, as overpricing in a shifting market can lead to extended days on the market. Meanwhile, strength in luxury sales, like those […]
The U.S. Consumer Confidence Index just posted its sharpest drop in nearly two years, falling to 86.0 in April 2025 — almost 8 points from March. For context, that’s the lowest consumer sentiment reading since May 2020, during the early months of the pandemic. And while this kind of economic indicator may sound abstract, it’s […]
Published April 18, 2025 — 3-minute read A Calm Signal from the Fed At a recent appearance before the Economic Club of Chicago, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell delivered a carefully worded message: the Fed is “well-positioned to wait for greater clarity before making any policy moves.” In market-speak, this signaled no immediate rate hikes—and […]
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