Everyone on Wall Street is wondering how the Fed meeting next week is going to affect interest rates— but on Main Street, the big question is: how will the Fed meeting affect mortgage rates? Today Nicole is joined by expert real estate agent Jon Grauman (Resident Group) to talk about whether the Fed meeting will affect interest rates, the speculation that we may be headed for a housing correction in some major real estate hubs, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s proposal to declare housing a state of emergency– and, of course, what these headlines mean for you. This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, investment, or legal advice. Always do your own research and consult a licensed financial advisor before making any financial decisions or investments. All investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. Brokerage services for US-listed, registered securities, options and bonds in a self-directed account are offered by Public Investing, Inc., member FINRA & SIPC. Public Investing offers a High-Yield Cash Account where funds from this account are automatically deposited into partner banks where they earn interest and are eligible for FDIC insurance; Public Investing is not a bank. Cryptocurrency trading services are offered by Bakkt Crypto Solutions, LLC (NMLS ID 1890144), which is licensed to engage in virtual currency business activity by the NYSDFS. Cryptocurrency is highly speculative, involves a high degree of risk, and has the potential for loss of the entire amount of an investment. Cryptocurrency holdings are not protected by the FDIC or SIPC. *APY as of 6/30/25, offered by Public Investing, member FINRA/SIPC. Rate subject to change. See terms of IRA Match Program here: public.com/disclosures/ira-match.

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