The Federal Reservecut and the real estate market in the U.S.

September 19, 2024

O corte de taxas do Federal Reserve
e o mercado imobiliário nos EUA.

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The Federal Reserve has made a significant move by slashing interest rates by half a percentage point, marking its first rate cut since the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic. This aggressive step signals the beginning of the Fed’s first easing campaign in four years. The move is great news for prospective homebuyers, as lower interest rates tend to reduce mortgage costs, making it easier to afford a home. Joe Brusuelas, chief economist at RSM US, notes that “falling mortgage rates may help more people purchase a house — if they can find one to buy.”

According to Realtor.com, housing inventory is expected to increase leading up to the spring, which could spark a bidding war as more buyers enter the market. For those looking to enter the real estate game—whether buying or selling—this could be an ideal time. The reduced rates, combined with rising inventory, offer buyers a more favorable borrowing environment, while sellers may benefit from heightened demand.

The Fed’s rate cut creates an opportunity for both buyers and sellers. Buyers benefit from lower mortgage costs, and sellers are likely to see increased competition for their properties as more people flood the market.

Sources: The Washington Post, Realtor.com, and KPBS

O Federal Reserve tomou uma medida significativa ao reduzir as taxas de juros em meio ponto percentual, marcando seu primeiro corte desde o início da pandemia de COVID-19. Esse passo agressivo sinaliza o começo da primeira campanha de flexibilização do Fed em quatro anos. A redução das taxas é uma excelente notícia para quem planeja comprar um imóvel, pois os juros mais baixos tendem a reduzir os custos das hipotecas, tornando a compra de uma casa mais acessível. Joe Brusuelas, economista-chefe da RSM US, comenta que “a queda nas taxas de hipoteca pode ajudar mais pessoas a comprar uma casa — se conseguirem encontrar uma à venda.”

De acordo com o Realtor.com, a oferta de imóveis deve aumentar até a primavera, o que pode gerar uma verdadeira guerra de lances, à medida que mais compradores entram no mercado. Para aqueles que desejam entrar no setor imobiliário — seja comprando ou vendendo — este pode ser o momento ideal. As taxas reduzidas, combinadas com o aumento da oferta, oferecem um ambiente de empréstimo mais favorável para os compradores, enquanto os vendedores podem se beneficiar com a alta demanda.

O corte da taxa do Fed cria oportunidades tanto para compradores quanto para vendedores. Os compradores se beneficiam de menores custos de hipoteca, enquanto os vendedores provavelmente verão uma maior concorrência por seus imóveis, com mais pessoas entrando no mercado.

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