The week for the Federal Reserve's rate decision has finally come. This is the week everyone has been waiting which will decide whether we will see any rate cuts this year. There has been a lot of speculation that this will be the first rate cut and likely more in the future. With the Federal Reserve giving hints the data has been on track, the outcome of one seems very likely. With the previous week's CPI and PPI statistics coming in, which both were slightly warmer than expected, the data still largely shows that inflation has been kept under control. This may affect the decision, but ultimately throughout the year, the data has been consistent with few surprises. The week rounded out with the Consumer Sentiment data reports showing favorable results, indicating that the current state of the economy is in a neutral position in the eyes of the average consumer.

When you think about buying or selling a home, your focus is often on the personal benefits, finding the perfect place to live, or getting a good return on your investment. However, these transactions do more than just impact your life; they also have a positive effect on the entire community. Here's how buying or selling a home can benefit your local area.

When it comes to real estate, one of the most common questions is, "When is the right time to buy?" Many potential homebuyers and investors spend a lot of energy trying to time the market, hoping to buy at the lowest possible price and sell at the highest. However, the reality is that predicting the perfect moment is nearly impossible. Instead, a more effective strategy is to focus on time in the market rather than timing the market. Here's why.