Interest Rate Hike

[Tom Wayland]

What does it mean for new investors if the Fed raises interest rates? 

[Gene Hacker]

If you compare long term charts of interest rates and house prices you will find that there is not much of a correlation between the two.

Some believe higher rates will push down affordability and lead to price declines, others believe raising rates will get potential "first time home buyers" to finally make the move.  

No one really knows.