The Fed, Recessions & Rates: What History Can Tell Us About What’s Next
TL;DR:The Fed often raises interest rates too far when trying to control inflation. That slows the economy, unemployment rises, and eventually the Fed pivots to cutting rates. When that happens, mortgage rates typically fall about 1 to 1.5 percentage points, creating better opportunities for buyers
Why the South Central Waterfront Changes Everything
TL;DR Austin’s South Central Waterfront is set to transform a sleepy stretch of shoreline into a connected urban district with housing, offices, shops, parks, and a world-class public waterfront. Think more walkability, better trail access, new dining and retail, mixed-income homes, and design that
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