Persistent inflation and elevated long-term Treasury yields are making a rapid return to low interest rates less certain.
The Federal Reserve faces competing pressures as policymakers balance inflation risks against signs of weakening economic momentum.
Higher long-term yields could keep borrowing costs elevated for consumers, businesses, housing, and commercial real estate.
Investors may increasingly favor a balanced approach as interest-rate uncertainty, fiscal pressures, and inflation continue influencing financial markets.

Here's a quick update on Bluffton, South Carolina's housing market. Homes are selling at a similar pace as last year. The number of properties available and sold has increased, giving buyers and sellers more options.