Renovate or Relocate? What To Know Before You Decide To Age in Place
By Deb Hitchcock Gale |
You've spent years making your house feel like home, celebrating milestones, making each room your own, and turning neighbors into friends. As you look ahead ...
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Myth vs. Reality: Does the Fed Control Mortgage Rates?
By Deb Hitchcock Gale |
You've probably heard the Federal Reserve (the Fed) is raising rates again. And if you're planning to buy or sell a house, you may be ...
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Two Moves That Can Get You Into Your First Home Sooner
By Deb Hitchcock Gale |
For a lot of first-time buyers, owning a home can feel perpetually a few years out of reach. Saving for a down payment takes time, ...
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What Higher Mortgage Rates Mean for Home Sellers
By Deb Hitchcock Gale |
Higher mortgage rates don't just affect buyers. They can change what it takes to sell your house, too.That's because today's buyers are paying close attention ...
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Hoping for (or Dreading) a Housing Crash? The Experts Just Weighed In.
By Deb Hitchcock Gale |
Half the buyers out there are scared home prices are about to crash. The other half are hoping they will.A recent survey from Clever found ...
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The Mortgage Rate You See Online Isn’t Necessarily the One You’d Get.
By Deb Hitchcock Gale |
You may have seen the headlines saying mortgage rates have climbed to the highest point since January 2025. And if that's left you reluctant to ...
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Why So Many Sellers Are Cutting Their Price Right Now
By Deb Hitchcock Gale |
Price cuts are turning up everywhere right now, and they read very differently depending on which side of the deal you’re on.Sellers tend to worry ...
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There Are 4 Types of Housing Markets Right Now. Which 1 Are You In?
By Deb Hitchcock Gale |
Today’s housing market splits into four distinct types. You’ve got cash buyers, buyers financing a purchase, owners who feel locked into a low rate, and ...
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3 Things You Can Actually Control About Your Mortgage Rate Right Now
By Deb Hitchcock Gale |
If you're trying to buy a home, affordability is probably what keeps you up at night. And as you watch mortgage rates tick up again ...
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Selling This Fall? You Want To Get These 4 Things Right.
By Deb Hitchcock Gale |
Selling your house this fall is absolutely doable. But there’s something you need to know about this time of year. Buyer activity typically starts to slow ...
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The Best Time To Buy a Home in 2026 Is Almost Here
By Deb Hitchcock Gale |
Want to buy a house this year, but not sure if the timing’s right? Seasonally, it may actually be a better time to buy than ...
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Selling This Fall? You Haven’t Missed Your Window
By Deb Hitchcock Gale |
Summer's winding down, and if you've been thinking about selling, you might be wondering if you missed your chance. Better to wait until next year ...
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