14 Years Running: Why Real Estate Is Still America’s Favorite Investment
By Deb Hitchcock Gale |
Quick gut reaction. Which investment do Americans trust more than stocks, gold, savings accounts, and bonds? The answer hasn't changed in 14 years. It's real estate. ...
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Think Nobody’s Buying Homes Right Now? Think Again.
By Deb Hitchcock Gale |
If you've been thinking about selling, you've probably seen plenty of headlines suggesting buyers have just about disappeared. But there's a big difference between a ...
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The “Take It or Leave It” Attitude Is Fading from the Market – What That Means for You
By Deb Hitchcock Gale |
Negotiations are back. More buyers are asking for better deals, and more sellers are giving them. Builders are throwing in extras, too. That’s why whether you’re ...
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What To Expect from the Housing Market in the Second Half of 2026
By Deb Hitchcock Gale |
If the first half of this year has left you feeling stuck, you're not the only one. Mortgage rates stayed higher than people wanted. Affordability ...
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Student Loans Are Back in the News. Don’t Let It Put Your Homeownership Plans on Hold.
By Deb Hitchcock Gale |
Student loans are back in the spotlight. And whether you've been following the headlines closely or just catching bits and pieces here and there, there's ...
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What Buying or Selling a Home Gives Back to Your Community
By Deb Hitchcock Gale |
Buying or selling a home is a big financial decision. And right now, it feels even bigger. Inflation is high, costs are high, and you ...
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Down Payments Are Smaller Than They’ve Been Since 2021
By Deb Hitchcock Gale |
Saving for a down payment can feel like the hardest part of buying a home. And with affordability as tight as it’s been lately, it’s ...
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The Housing Market Is Stronger Than You Think
By Deb Hitchcock Gale |
You've probably heard plenty of doom and gloom about the housing market lately. High rates. Stretched budgets. Headlines that make buying or selling sound like ...
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The 1 Factor That Explains Everything Happening with Home Prices Right Now
By Deb Hitchcock Gale |
You've probably heard that home prices are cooling off. And that's true – nationally. But zoom in on individual markets across the country, and the ...
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Your House Didn’t Sell. Here’s How To Turn It Around.
By Deb Hitchcock Gale |
When your house doesn’t sell, it’s not just disappointing. It messes with your timing. Your plans. Your confidence. You start second-guessing everything, including the decision ...
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More Sellers Are Taking Their Homes off the Market. Here’s What You Need To Know.
By Deb Hitchcock Gale |
You may be hearing that a near-record number of homeowners are pulling their houses off the market. And if that headline has you thinking, “Wait… ...
Read More When I think about people saving to buy their first house
By Deb Hitchcock Gale |
When I think about people saving to buy their first house, it brings me back to my early working years. My husband and I used ...
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