Real Estate News 08/13/2025

Today’s News Synopsis:

In The News:

MPA Mag – “July CPI and core CPI came in as expected, fueling market bets that the Fed will cut rates twice before the end of 2025.“ (08-12-25)

“Despite continued increases in inflation, markets continue to price in at least two rate cuts in 2025“

YahooFinance – “July CPI: What does the Fed do now?” (08-13-2025)

“A fresh reading on inflation showed prices for a smattering of goods and services moved higher for Americans in July, creating a dilemma for the Federal Reserve on whether to hold interest rates steady in September.”

ScotsmanGuide – “Is a Fannie and Freddie IPO feasible in 2025?“ (08-08-25)

“A prominent mortgage attorney calls that reported IPO timeline ‘extraordinarily aggressive’”

MortgagePoint – “The Resurrection of Vacant REO Auctions: Good News For Housing“ (08-13-25)

“The number of vacant properties available for bank-owned auction rose to a more than four-year high in the first quarter of 2025, according to Auction.com data. That’s good news for prospective auction buyers who are less experienced and more risk-averse—including owner-occupants.  ”

NAR – “Three out of Four Metro Areas Posted Home Price Increases in Second Quarter of 2025” (08-12-2025)

“Seventy-five percent of metro markets (170 out of 228) registered home price gains in the second quarter of 2025, according to the National Association of REALTORS®’ Metropolitan Median Area Prices and Affordability and Housing Affordability Index. ”