Shownotes Transcript
Inflation) and interest rates—two things we rarely talk about when the market is going smoothly. Just this week, the Federal Reserve) made some stark moves surrounding interest rates with the hope of** cooling down the rampant inflation** we’re experiencing. But what exactly is causing all this inflation and are interest rates really going to change anything?
Welcome to a bonus “On The Market” update from your favorite data deli nerd, Dave Meyer, who serves you fresh salami and cheese similes and turkey and mayo metaphors so you can know the housing market a bit better. This time, we’re talking about how inflation and interest rates rises could affect the housing market, what’s behind all the madness, and what it means for you, the local homebuyer or** real estate investor**.
The **recent updates from the Fed **are BIG news, but they shouldn't worry you too much if you know the reasons behind their decisions. Staying ahead of the inflation curve can help **put you in a position to **build wealth), even when everyone else thinks the sky is falling.
In This Episode We Cover
Interest rate updates and why the Fed and Jerome Powell are making these drastic decisions
Inflation explained and why we’re experiencing such high price surges
Supply and demand) and how this lopsided duo is hurting the economy
What would need to happen before a more normalized market comes about
Whether or not an economic recession) is around the corner
And So Much More!
Links from the Show
Join the Future of Real Estate Investing with Fundrise)
Connect with Other Investors in the “On The Market” Forums)
How to Prepare for a Recession)
Our Inflation Dilemma—What The Fed Won’t Tell You)
The Fed’s Plan for Future Interest Rates)
Get Housing Market Data from Redfin)
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