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Federal Reserve Interest Rates And The Housing Market
The Fed has now held rates steady five times in a row, after ending 2024 with three cuts. What will it mean for homebuyers and sellers?
By Jeff Ostrowski
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September 14, 2025
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Fed Holds Interest Rates Near Zero, Sees Two Rate Hikes In 2023
The Federal Reserve on Wednesday left interest rates at near-zero but signaled that it’s considering backing away from its easy-money policies sooner than expected, as inflation surges and growth accelerates past the devastating coronavirus pandemic. Here's how this decision impacts your money.
By Sarah Foster
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September 15, 2025
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November Fed Meeting Live Updates: Fed Readies Second Straight Interest Rate Cut
Follow along with Bankrate’s experts as they break down the biggest news from the Fed’s November meeting and what it means for your wallet.
By Sarah Foster
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September 14, 2025
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What Are The Major Types of Mortgage Loans?
What to know about each of the major types of mortgages: conventional, jumbo, government, fixed-rate and adjustable-rate.
By Andrew Dehan
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September 15, 2025
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High Insurance Rates Make Homebuying Harder
Buying a home is already expensive enough. Rising homeowners insurance rates are making matters worse for many would-be buyers.
By Jeff Ostrowski
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September 15, 2025
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Closing Costs Resources
Closing costs are a big part of getting a mortgage or refinancing your home loan. Bankrate has compiled closing cost resources to help you navigate the homebuying process.
September 12, 2025
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Loan Comparison Calculator
Use Bankrate's loan comparison calculator to get a clear picture of all relevant costs.
August 5, 2025
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Economists’ Survey: Higher Unemployment And Economic Slowdown Could Be Coming
The Fed is expected to begin modestly cutting interest rates in September as inflation takes through 2025 — or longer — to hit its official 2 percent goal.
By Sarah Foster
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September 15, 2025
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One Percent Rule In Real Estate Investing
This guideline for investors helps determine the amount you’d have to charge in rent in order to turn a profit.
By Taylor Freitas
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September 14, 2025
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Housing Market Predictions For The Next 5 Years
The 5-year real estate forecast, according to housing-industry experts — plus, tips on preparing to buy a home by 2030.
By Dina Cheney
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September 14, 2025
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How Will Tariffs And Deportations Affect Housing?
Trump has implemented tariffs on imported goods and promised mass deportations. Both could be devastating for the U.S. housing market.
By Andrew Dehan
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September 14, 2025
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The Current Real Estate Market In 5 Charts
Data shows how unusual the real estate market has been since the start of the coronavirus pandemic.
By Zach Wichter
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September 14, 2025
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Is Now The Time To Press For A Price Reduction?
The market is friendlier for homebuyers these days, but whether or not you can score a price reduction depends on your market and the seller.
By Jeff Ostrowski
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September 14, 2025
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Spring Homebuying Season: What Agents Expect
Looking to buy a house this spring homebuying season? Here's what real estate agents across the country say homebuyers can expect.
By David McMillin
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September 15, 2025
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Post-COVID, The Housing Market Is Worse For Buyers
High home prices and rates that are well above pandemic lows are making homeownership unattainable for many.
By Jeff Ostrowski
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September 15, 2025
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