Show Notes
The Federal Reserve hiked rates last week, but did it actually help the housing market? Our panel of real estate investing experts isn’t all that bummed by potentially higher rates and less housing market activity—why? Because new opportunities are forming thanks to the Fed’s recent rate hike—opportunities that could make deals even better to buy in 2026 and into 2027.
We’re back discussing the biggest housing market headlines from last week. Obviously, we can’t talk about headlines without touching on the Fed meeting and subsequent rate hike. Ripples from that decision could start showing up in the real estate market soon—price cuts for some properties, canceled listings for others, and stalled sellers who refuse to budge but won’t get bids.
So, what should investors do now to ensure they’re picking up solid deals with the likelihood that prices could continue dropping across many markets? The full panel is sharing what they’re actually doing now—from paying points to cutting insurance costs, getting HELOCs ready, and more.
You can use this market to your advantage—and we already are.
In This Episode We Cover
The aftermath of the first Fed rate hike since 2023 (and what it means for home prices)
Trump's 1% federal funds rate demand and whether it could actually happen
Will sellers begin pulling out of the market as buyers begin to drop off?
What we’re doing right now to buy better deals and sell the ones that aren’t performing
The things that must be solved before interest rates can come back down
And So Much More!
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