RL115 - The Fed, Mortgage Rates, and Home Price Expectations

Today on the Retirement Lifestyle Show, Roshan Loungani, Erik Olson, and Adrian Nicholson talk about how rising interest rates will affect home prices in the US. They discuss how the Fed uses low-interest rates to combat inflation, the best economic environments to buy a house, and the historical average mortgage rates in the US. [04:40] Fed Rates and the Low-Interest Rate Environment [08:25] How the Fed Uses Interest Rates to Combat Inflation [10:10] How Interest rates Affect the Housing Markets [13:45] Impact of the Low-Interest Rate Environment on the Economy [18:44] Cutbacks on Spending and the Recession Risk [22:05] The Housing Prices Dynamic in Response to Low-Interest Rates [27:07] The Historical Average Mortgage Rates in the US [31:20] Primary Variables Affecting Home Prices [34:21] Millennials in the Housing Market [38:15] Should You Buy a Home Right Now or Wait a Year? [40:42] Adjustable Rate Mortgages [46:18] Interest Rate Speculations [48:55] Peak Inflation and How it Might Affect Mortgage Rates [50:50] How Serial Entrepreneurs are Building Impact-Led Businesses Around the World [55:40] Parting Thoughts Roshan can be reached at [email protected] or at 202-536-4468.  Erik can be reached at [email protected] or 815-940-4652. Adrian can be reached at [email protected] or at 703-915-8905. Follow Us At: Website: https://retirementlifestyleshow.com/ https://www.retirewithroshan.com https://youtu.be/hKVzI87v0tA https://twitter.com/RoshanLoungani https://www.linkedin.com/in/roshanloungani/ https://www.facebook.com/retirewithroshan/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/financialerik/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/adrian-nicholson-74b82b13b/ #retirementlifestylepodcast #fire #podcast #FI #Retire #retirewithroshan #BAM #BusinessAsMission #ImpactInvesting All opinions expressed by podcast hosts and guests are solely their own. While based on information they believe is reliable, neither Arete Wealth nor its affiliates warrant its completeness or accuracy, nor do their opinions reflect the opinion of Arete Wealth. This podcast is for general informational purposes only and should not be regarded as specific advice or recommendations for any individual. Before making any decisions, consult a professional.