Investors and analysts are intently observing this week's Federal Reserve meeting for clues about the central bank's subsequent steps. While the Fed maintained interest rates steady, its statement hinted at a potential adjustment in policy in the period ahead. Important among the insights was the Fed's acknowledgment of lingering inflation

As analysts predict a possible contraction, the housing market finds itself at a crossroads. Real estate investors are eagerly watching to see how this economic turbulence will affect property values and homeownership rates. Some forecasters anticipate a steep drop in housing prices, while others argue that the market will show modest fluctuatio