Mountain Broker Podcast
Mountain Broker delivers straight-from-the-mountains real estate insight with longtime Lake Arrowhead resident and 35-year broker Steve Keefe, owner of Coldwell Banker Sky Ridge Realty. Each episode breaks down hyper-local market trends, mountain-specific issues, and practical strategies for buyers, sellers, and homeowners in the San Bernardino Mountain communities. From lake rights and private roads to insurance challenges, snow-season logistics, and market shifts, Steve brings unmatched local knowledge and real-world experience to help you navigate mountain real estate with confidence.
Mountain Broker Podcast
The Fed’s "Neutral" Pivot: Third Straight Rate Cut and the 2026 Shake-up
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This podcast analyzes the Federal Reserve's decision to slash the funds rate by 25 basis points in its final meeting of 2025, marking the third consecutive cut to a range of 3.50% to 3.75%. Listeners will learn about the divided voting outcomes, with dissenters splitting between those wanting more aggressive cuts and those preferring to hold steady, alongside mixed projections for rate adjustments in 2026. The summary examines the economic pressures driving these decisions—specifically weak housing activity and a struggling job market—and details the major personnel changes looming for the coming year, including the scheduled end of Chair Jerome Powell's term in May 2026