That way when we do enter a recession the Fed will have greater ability to stimulate the economy by lowering rates back down...Side note - Everyone expected rates to raise last year also and they actually fell a bit, so who really knows?

Real estate can provide cash flow to adjust your lifestyle, but there are only so many beaches I can see and my mind needs to be stimulated or I get bored.

This, in theory, should stimulate demand and cause home prices to rise, in their thinking.The current administration promotes unbridled greed.

I make a very good salary but between travel, long commutes, 12-hr days at the office, and frankly work that just doesn't stimulate me anymore....I will start my night job around 9pm and never complain.

IMO, the economy has been artificially stimulated for a while now.

That will make purchases more affordable.Fed's injection of funds into the economy should substantially stimulate it once the country reopens for business. 

This has been a very stimulating forum thread so far.

I feel at home in the noise and constant stimulation.

When you invest in the education system you stimulate the cities potential for future economic growth and job growth for years to come.

Those are issues that will keep away a family of tourists from NYC who would normally be spending money and stimulating the economy.