Market Updates

Feb. 18, 2025

Risks & Rewards of Ending Conservatorship

The potential privatization of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, the government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs) that have been under conservatorship since 2008, presents a complex set of risks and rewards that could significantly impact the U.S. mortgage market and broader economy. As reported by Reuters, recent developments have reignited discussions …

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Feb. 11, 2025

Impact of Development on Woburn Home Prices

Risks of Ending Conservatorship

The city of Woburn, Massachusetts has experienced significant real estate development over the past decade, with projects like The Vale reshaping the landscape and potentially influencing single-family home prices in the area. As reported by Leggat McCall Properties, the acquisition of a 107-acre parcel …

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Dec. 20, 2024

Why is the 10-year US treasury yield increasing while the Fed is cutting interest rates?

The unusual phenomenon of rising 10-year Treasury yields during Fed rate cuts can be attributed to several key factors:

 

## Economic Strength and Inflation

The U.S. economy has shown remarkable resilience, with unemployment subsiding to 4.1%[3]. Inflation remains stubbornly above the Fed's 2% target, hovering just …

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