October 15, 2025

Jerome Powell, chair of the federal reserve

The Fed Just Moved One Step Closer To Affordable Housing

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell just dropped a signal that has financial markets buzzing, and most real estate agents completely misunderstanding what it means for mortgage rates. Let me give it to you straight: The Fed is about to stop shrinking its balance sheet. But if you think that means mortgage rates are about to plummet, you’re reading the wrong playbook. Here’s what’s actually...