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FOMC Statement: Fed Predicts 2 Interest Rate Hikes in 2023

The Federal Open Market Committee of the Federal Reserve said in its post-meeting statement that the Federal Reserve expects to raise its benchmark interest rate range twice during 2023. No rate changes will be made during 2022 as the economy continues to recover from the Covid-19 pandemic. The Fed's current interest rate range is 0.00 to 0.25 percent.

By |2021-06-18T05:45:00-04:00June 18th, 2021|Financial Reports|Comments Off on FOMC Statement: Fed Predicts 2 Interest Rate Hikes in 2023

NAHB: Rising Demand for Homes Boosts Builder Confidence

Builder confidence in housing market conditions reached a new record high in November according to the National Association of Home Builders. November's index reading of 90 was five points higher than in October. Index readings over 50 indicate positive builder sentiment toward market conditions. Readings for the Housing Market Index fell below 50 in April and May as the COVID-19 pandemic grew.

By |2020-11-18T05:00:00-05:00November 18th, 2020|Real Estate|Comments Off on NAHB: Rising Demand for Homes Boosts Builder Confidence

Case-Shiller Reports Fastest Home Price Growth in Two Years

Home prices rose at their fastest rate in two years according to Case-Shiller Home Price Indices. The National Home Price Index for August showed 5.70 percent home price growth year-over-year as compared to 4.80 percent growth reported in July.res, and avoiding crowded urban areas adjusted family priorities.

By |2020-10-28T05:00:00-04:00October 28th, 2020|Financial Reports|Comments Off on Case-Shiller Reports Fastest Home Price Growth in Two Years

How To Retain Your Sanity While Working From Home

There are a lot of people who enjoy working from home; however, with the COVID-19 pandemic, many people who are not used to working from home are forced into this new arrangement. It can be hard for individuals o stay focused when they are stuck in the environment at home. Particularly if the kids are home from school, it is easy to get distracted. Fortunately, there are a few ways people can retain their sanity as they work from home.

By |2020-04-29T02:42:34-04:00April 23rd, 2020|Working from home|Comments Off on How To Retain Your Sanity While Working From Home
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