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  • “Data Points are Noisy, But Trends Matter.” – Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh,Bernadette Vaszily

    “Data Points are Noisy, But Trends Matter.” – Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh

      Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh held a press conference following the Fed’s unanimous decision to raise interest rates by 0.25 percentage point, marking its first rate increase since 2023. Warsh emphasized that policy is not driven by isolated data points alone, noting that while economic indica

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  • Knowing When to Buy a Home: Understanding the numbers,Bernadette Vaszily

    Knowing When to Buy a Home: Understanding the numbers

    How will you know when to buy your next home? Are you waiting for the right interest rate? a desired income goal? a targeted downpayment amount?    Understanding how an underwriter reviews your homebuying file helps in targeting your ideal price range for your comfort level.    1. The "Housing" Perc

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  • The 2026 Housing Outlook,Bernadette Vaszily

    The 2026 Housing Outlook

    Where is the Orange County housing market headed next? The short answer: the market is stabilizing—but strategy matters more than ever. After years of volatility driven by interest rates and limited inventory, we’re entering a more nuanced phase. Buyers and sellers who understand the landscape—and a

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