10/27/2026
The Fed meets Tuesday and Wednesday β and a new Reuters poll of 100 economists says 94 of them expect the Fed to hold rates right where they are (3.75β4.00%).
Here's the part that matters more: all 100 now expect a hike in December. A month ago, fewer than half did.
Plain English for buyers and sellers: nobody serious expects cheaper money this year. The 30-year just dipped to 7.32% β enjoy it while it lasts, because "waiting for rates to drop" is very likely the wrong bet, and winter could get pricier, not cheaper.
If you've been sitting on the fence, the fence isn't going anywhere. Let's talk about what a move looks like at today's rates in Huntley, Crystal Lake, Cary, Lake in the Hills, Algonquin or Barrington. β Dana
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