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Could Recent Black Swan Events Reignite Inflation? - MikeLembeck.com, Orange County Multifamily Broker, Apartments, 1031 Exchanges

Could Recent Black Swan Events Reignite Inflation?

Hurricanes, Middle East conflict and port disruptions could also weigh on economic growth. Several significant events have impacted the United States and the world since the Federal Reserve cut int...

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Soft Landing? Hard Landing? Maybe It'll Be No Landing - MikeLembeck.com, Orange County Multifamily Broker, Apartments, 1031 Exchanges

Soft Landing? Hard Landing? Maybe It'll Be No Landing

Bond traders are sending prices down, as yields rise. The Federal Reserve, the Biden administration, and many in economics, finance, and business have all been pulling for a soft landing — a ...

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Powell: Don't Expect the Fed to Hurry on Rate Reductions - MikeLembeck.com, Orange County Multifamily Broker, Apartments, 1031 Exchanges

Powell: Don't Expect the Fed to Hurry on Rate Reductions

Chair Jerome Powell made clear that the central bank will follow the data. Eager investors and property owners tired of refinancing rates were happy to hear of the Federal Reserve's rate cut in Sep...

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New California Laws Tighten Renter Protections - MikeLembeck.com, Orange County Multifamily Broker, Apartments, 1031 Exchanges

New California Laws Tighten Renter Protections

The legislation includes new requirements for security deposit deductions and restrictions on certain fees. California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed three bills changing renter protection practices i...

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After the Fed’s Big Move on Interest Rates, What’s Next? - MikeLembeck.com, Orange County Multifamily Broker, Apartments, 1031 Exchanges

After the Fed’s Big Move on Interest Rates, What’s Next?

The 50-basis-point rate cut announced by the Federal Reserve could be followed by more cuts in the months to come. The Federal Reserve today announced a 50-basis-point rate cut, likely the first of s...

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‘Trying To Hang On’: Multifamily Roller Coaster Rides On After Rate Cut - MikeLembeck.com, Orange County Multifamily Broker, Apartments, 1031 Exchanges

‘Trying To Hang On’: Multifamily Roller Coaster Rides On After Rate Cut

The 50 basis-point interest rate cut enacted by the Federal Reserve last week was greeted with relief and joy in basically every corner of commercial real estate. Multifamily owners are among those wi...

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There’s A Lot To Unpack With Rate Cuts And CRE - MikeLembeck.com, Orange County Multifamily Broker, Apartments, 1031 Exchanges

There’s A Lot To Unpack With Rate Cuts And CRE

Taking the First Step Last week’s move by the Federal Reserve’s Federal Open Market Committee was not only the first rate cut in four-and-a-half years, but it was unusually deep as well. ...

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Investors Say They'll Remain on Sidelines Until 2025 - MikeLembeck.com, Orange County Multifamily Broker, Apartments, 1031 Exchanges

Investors Say They'll Remain on Sidelines Until 2025

Steady or flat values and transaction volumes are expected for rest of 2024. Despite market volatility, investors and property owners are largely reporting stability in real estate values and rents...

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Economists Believe US is Poised for Soft Landing - MikeLembeck.com, Orange County Multifamily Broker, Apartments, 1031 Exchanges

Economists Believe US is Poised for Soft Landing

With the interest rate reduction, recession fears diminish. After months of speculation about how much the Fed will cut interest rates and if the timing will be right to produce a soft landing and ...

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Fed Cuts Interest Rates at Last; Here's What's Ahead - MikeLembeck.com, Orange County Multifamily Broker, Apartments, 1031 Exchanges

Fed Cuts Interest Rates at Last; Here's What's Ahead

Experts weigh in on the impact of Wednesday's bigger-than-expected move by the central bank. In a widely anticipated move, the Federal Reserve’s Open Markets Committee slashed interest rates by...

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