Fed Holds Key Rate Steady, March Cut Unlikely

The Fed said it needs “greater confidence that inflation is moving sustainably” before it cuts the benchmark interest rate. The rate plays a role in determining mortgage loan rates. 

Rates Drop Significantly on Fed Day, But Not Because of The Fed

This is a challenging day to attempt to understand the relationship between events and rate movement.  At the most superficial level, rates are much lower and it was a Fed day.  Because Fed days often cause big rate movement, it's logical to assume that rates are lower because the Fed "did

Helping Homeless Students

A recent study showed the number of homeless families with school-age children jumped 16% from 2022 to 2023 and the number of unaccompanied homeless children and youth rose 15%. 

Florida Consumer Sentiment at 2-Year High

Floridians anticipate a positive economic outcome in the coming year, bolstered by a strong market and low unemployment, a University of Florida survey found.