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Podcast: The Tom Toole Sales Group Podcast
Episode: Moody’s Downgrades U.S. Credit: What It Means for Mortgage Rates & the Housing Market | Tom’s Take 428
Description: On May 16th, Moody’s downgraded the U.S. credit rating from AAA to AA1, sparking big questions about how this could impact the housing market, mortgage rates, and borrowing costs. In this video, we break down what the downgrade really means, how markets have reacted in the past, and why homebuyers and sellers in today’s market should stay informed — not alarmed.
📈 Topics covered:
* Will mortgage rates rise because of the downgrade?

* What history tells us about credit downgrades & housing

* Current market trends in the Greater Philadelphia area

* Is now the right time to buy or sell?

* Key questions every homebuyer s