Fed leaves rates unchanged with economy ‘in a solid position’
The Federal Reserve’s current strategy is “the best thing we can do for the housing market,” Fed Chair Jerome Powell told reporters on June 18.
June 18, 2025
Dave Gallagher
Director, News Reporting
Dave's journalism career spans 24 years covering business, the economy and real estate in Northwest Washington. He's also a numbers nerd, examining data to spot emerging trends in industries. Having started his career as a sports writer, he's a lifelong baseball and soccer fan and recently discovered pickleball. He grew up in Yosemite National Park and earned his journalism degree at Humboldt State University in northern California.
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- Home construction stalls as costs rise, demand softensHousing starts and permits fell in May in response to economic and market factors, while buyers continue to hold out despite easing mortgage rates.June 18, 2025
- Low-fee brokers: A viable option for home sellers?Home sellers can find much of the same value with low-cost brokers as they can with traditional agents, according to Consumer Policy Center researchers.June 18, 2025
- Builder sentiment sours heading into summerThe NAHB’s June confidence index was the third-lowest in the past 13 years as new home prices weaken and buyers remain on hold.June 17, 2025
- Down payments drop for the first time in nearly 2 yearsA new Redfin report suggests homebuyers may be seeking less expensive homes as ongoing economic concerns add pressure to large purchase decisions.June 16, 2025
- 4 rate-lowering strategies to share with buyer clientsFor some buyers, even a small mortgage rate reduction can make the math work on a home purchase. Here’s how agents can help them move forward.June 13, 2025
- MV Realty update: Listing agreements terminated in FloridaThe brokerage has faced multiple lawsuits over its controversial listing agreements, which sparked allegations of predatory and deceptive behavior.June 13, 2025
- Home equity dips $4K as prices slow, costs climbHome equity shifts varied widely by location, with some states experiencing gains over $30,000 while others had losses around or greater than that amount.June 13, 2025
- Clouds begin to part for buyers as mortgage rates hold steadyThough buyers continue to face high mortgage rates and general economic uncertainty, there are signs indicating the market is becoming more favorable for them.June 12, 2025
- NAR membership structure, fees under fire in new lawsuitA California broker is suing NAR and his local associations, alleging that fee rules are anticompetitive and have “a chilling effect on independent brokerages.”June 11, 2025
- MLS PIN deal approved after long-fought battle with DOJA Massachusetts judge granted preliminary approval on June 10, nearly two years after a proposed settlement drew intense scrutiny from the Justice Department.June 10, 2025
- Over 2.5 million claims filed in commissions lawsuitsBased on the number of claims filed by the May 9 deadline, each home seller could receive around $250 from the over $1 billion settlement fund.June 10, 2025
- Buying optimism up as consumer anxiety easesFannie Mae’s monthly survey indicates Americans are feeling better about market conditions, interest rates and job security than they were earlier this spring.June 9, 2025
- How to talk with buyers about homeowners insuranceAs insurance rates skyrocket in areas prone to extreme weather, agents need to make sure homebuyers understand those costs to avoid problems at closing.June 9, 2025
- Sellers start holding back as market demand dragsMortgage rates ticked down slightly this week, but lower rates may not be enough to motivate buyers as affordability continues posing challenges.June 5, 2025
- NAR in DC: What do they want from lawmakers?As Realtors take to Capitol Hill to lobby members of Congress, their biggest concern is finding ways to make more homes available and affordable.June 4, 2025
- NAR ends ‘outdated’ separation of MLS, non-MLS listingsThe Executive Committee rescinds the “no-commingling rule,” which had spawned legal action against Zillow and the National Association of Realtors.Updated June 5, 2025
- The ‘magic bullet’ that could boost home salesDemand is lurking, according to NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun, but one persistent roadblock is keeping potential homebuyers waiting in the wings.June 3, 2025
- NAR panel: How to encourage new housing — and homeownershipThe U.S. needs more homes, but policymakers need to work with communities, states and the mortgage industry to foster development and increase access to loans.June 3, 2025
- At NAR meetings, internal strains find way onto DC agendaThe National Association of Realtors seeks alignment on hate speech, DEI while fighting to build trust in polarized times and deal with declining membership.June 2, 2025
