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Mortgage rates are not getting much help from the Federal Reserve right now.

This week, the Fed held rates steady again — and with inflation coming in around 3.5% while the Fed’s long-term target is still 2%, the message is pretty clear:

Rate cuts are not likely coming soon.

So what does that mean for homebuyers, homeowners, and anyone waiting for mortgage rates to drop?

In this video, I break down what happened this week, why inflation matters so much to mortgage rates, why the Fed is staying patient, and why mortgage rates may stay higher or flatter for a while.

More importantly, we’ll talk about what you should actually do next — whether you’re buying a home, thinking about refinancing, or just trying to understand when rates may finally improve.

No hype. No panic. Just real data and practical advice.

CHAPTERS
00:00 Mortgage rates and the big question this week
00:35 The Federal Reserve holds rates steady
01:20 Why inflation at 3.5% changes the outlook
02:10 The Fed wants 2% inflation — and we are not there yet
03:00 Why rate cuts are unlikely right now
03:55 What this means for mortgage rates
04:45 Could rates stay flat for a while?
05:35 What homebuyers should do next
06:25 What homeowners and refinancers should watch
07:15 Final takeaway: don’t wait without a plan

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My goal is simple: help you understand what’s happening, why it matters, and what you should do next.

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