However, the upside surprise in GDP has shifted sentiment toward a “higher-for-longer” stance on rates, even as futures still price in multiple cuts later next year.

Week of December 8, 2025The Fed delivered its third rate cut of the year, but the message was anything but unified.

Yesterday, the Fed cut rates by 25 bps to 3.50%–3.75%, as expected, but added cautious guidance, a split vote, and plans to buy $40B in Treasury bills over the next month.

The Federal Reserve’s decision to cut rates by 25 basis points today marks a pivotal moment in the current policy cycle.

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The Fed Cut, But Mortgage Rates Aren’t Down?

The one interesting thing I found out this year is that AIRBNB actually takes a smaller cut than VRBO.

wholesalers will not give you full market price as they want their cut in the deal and they typically sell to investors who are looking for a deal. 

There is of course the risk of the unknown.Biggest thing Ive learned is to make sure the main water cut off is off when the water gets turned back on.

That can mean rent optimization, expense cuts, or straight-up selling non-core assets to clean up the balance sheet.Leaning into durable tenant demandLong-term housing demand beats speculation.