# mortgage rate predictions 2024

Interest in Central Bank Digital Currencies Picks Up in Latin America and the Caribbean While Crypto Use Varies » CBDCs—if well designed—could lower remittances’ costs and improve financial inclusion. But for crypto assets to safely remain part of the payment system, they need to be regulated. Imf.org

Will local home buyers, renters catch a break in 2024? Here are some trending signs » “The median rent in Tacoma is 8.2% higher than the national, and is similar to the prices you would find in Atlanta ($1,450) and Mesa, AZ ($1,443),” one report shows. Thenewstribune.com

3 ways mortgage rates could fall in 2024 » Homebuyers are coping with high mortgage rates now, but there may be some reasons for optimism heading into 2024. Cbsnews.com

2024-2028 Housing Market Predictions: A Gradual Thaw With Added Challenges » As mortgage rates slowly fall, more buyers and sellers will enter the market, but housing prices should stabilize. Realestate.usnews.com

Trudeau expects Canadian interest rates to come down by mid 2024 » Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau expects interest rates are going to start coming down by the middle of next year, in-line with recent Reuters poll estimates, though the latest economic data has turned the central bank more hawkish. Reuters.com

Homes might be more affordable in 2024, but that doesn't mean you should wait to buy one » U.S. home prices are expected to continue dropping in 2023, but it's possible to wait too long to get an even better deal on a home. Cnbc.com

2024 Economic Outlook: Insights & Trends | J.P. Morgan » The U.S. economy may be slowing, but it could see a soft landing. Keep these economic considerations in mind next year. Jpmorgan.com

Goldman Sachs expects the Fed to cut interest rates 5 times this year, starting in March » With the U.S. seemingly on track for a "soft landing," the investment bank projects a gradual decline in the Fed's benchmark rate. Cbsnews.com