CategoryPolitics/Governance/Management

Following Up On Post-Election Interest Rate Direction

The Iowa Poll Results Suggest The Polymarkets Are Way Off Election Outcome Probably Had A Big Impact On The Direction Of Mortgage Rates Betting Markets Still Seem Dicey On Political Topics I got a ton of feedback on last Friday's post: Why Are Mortgage Rates Rising Since The Fed Rate Cut? Blame Offshore Crypto Trading. Since Tuesday is election day, it is the only thing most participants in the...

Why Are Mortgage Rates Rising Since The Fed Rate Cut? Blame Offshore Crypto Trading.

Mortgage Rates Have Risen Sharply Since The 50 Basis Point Cut In September GOP Economic Policy Centerpiece Are Tariffs Which Are Inflationary Polymarket Offshore Trading Has Been Manipulated And Consider As Basis For GOP Win What? Many in real estate have been scratching their heads a lot lately. The Fed implemented a 50 basis point rate cut in midSeptember yet mortgage rates have risen for five...

HOAs Gone Wild Can Adversely Impact A Home’s Market Value

• HOAs Take Some Of The Bundle Of Rights Away From Property Owners
• If The HOA Rules Seem Unreasonable, They Might Deter Buyers, Hurting Values
• Higher Monthly HOA fees Are Usually Inversely Related To Property Values

Election Year Home Sale Blues

• Home sales slow during federal election years, from added uncertainty in the market
• Party or candidate doesn’t matter – just another decision for markets to process
• Sales slow from the July 4 holiday to election day and then rebound immediately