The Real Reason Home Sales Slowed in January. And It’s Not What You Think.
By Deb Hitchcock Gale |
If you saw headlines that talked about how “home sales fell sharply in January,” it probably raised an eyebrow – especially if you’re thinking about ...
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Move-Up Buyers Are Choosing New Construction
By Deb Hitchcock Gale |
At some point, a house that once felt perfect just… doesn’t anymore.Maybe you need more space.Maybe working from home turned your dining room into a ...
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Four Ways Your Home Equity Can Work for You
By Deb Hitchcock Gale |
You may have heard homeowners today have a lot of equity built up. But what does that really mean? Let’s break it down.Because your equity ...
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Inventory Is Making a Comeback in 2026
By Deb Hitchcock Gale |
After a long stretch where buyers were competing for too few homes, inventory has made a comeback over the past year. And depending on where ...
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Why Townhomes Are Popular with Today’s First-Time Buyers
By Deb Hitchcock Gale |
Buying your first home can feel frustrating when the numbers don’t line up the way you expected. You may know you’re ready but finding something ...
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Top 3 Reasons To Buy a Home Before Spring
By Deb Hitchcock Gale |
If you’re planning to buy a home this year, you may be focused on the spring market. And hoping that when spring does hit, you’ll ...
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It’s Getting More Affordable To Buy a Home
By Deb Hitchcock Gale |
There’s finally a little good news for anyone who’s been priced out or sitting on the sidelines.Buying a home is getting more affordable.Monthly payments have ...
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Home Insurance Costs Are Rising: What Buyers Should Plan For
By Deb Hitchcock Gale |
Buying a home is one of the biggest purchases you’ll ever make. And homeowner’s insurance is what protects that investment. Think of it as your ...
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Why So Many Homeowners Are Downsizing Right Now
By Deb Hitchcock Gale |
For a growing number of homeowners, retirement isn’t some distant idea anymore. It’s starting to feel very real.According to Realtor.com and the Census, nearly 12,000 ...
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Top 2026 Housing Markets for Buyers and Sellers
By Deb Hitchcock Gale |
Who doesn’t love a top 10 list? Well, here are two top 10 lists for the housing market this year. But before you take a ...
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You May Not Want To Skip Over That House That’s Been Sitting on the Market
By Deb Hitchcock Gale |
When you see a house that’s been sitting on the market for a while, the reaction is almost automatic. You start thinking:What’s wrong with it?Why ...
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Mortgage Rates Recently Hit a 3-Year Low. Here’s Why That’s Still a Big Deal.
By Deb Hitchcock Gale |
If you’re one of the thousands of homebuyers waiting for rates to fall, you should know it’s already happening. And they recently crossed an important ...
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