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Late in September, the Fed lowered interest rates for the first time in over two years, and mortgage rates briefly eased as well. This likely led to more activity in the city of Boulder's real estate market, which was reflected in October's data.
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On September 18th, the Fed lowered interest rates for the first time in over two years. While this move didn't directly lower mortgage rates, its influence did lead to a temporary drop. Mortgage rates hit a 19-month low, and much of the results were seen in Denver's real estate data for October.
The real estate market slows in the fall and winter, often because buyers and sellers are taking time to enjoy the holidays with family. And as we all know, there's nothing like a Thanksgiving feast—complete with leftovers.
As anticipated, the Federal Reserve lowered the federal funds rate by half a percentage point in September. While the cut didn't arrive until September 18th and doesn't directly affect mortgage rates, Boulder buyers and sellers saw rates ease and the market perked up.
On September 18th, the Federal Reserve lowered the federal funds rate for the first time in two years, signaling that inflation is starting to let up. Prior to this date, mortgage rates eased slightly in anticipation of the reduction. Once it was officially announced, they decreased further.
