Americans See Real Estate as a Better Investment Than Stocks or Gold
By Deb Hitchcock Gale |
Last month, in a post on the Liberty Street Economics blog, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York noted that Americans believe buying a home ...
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Don’t Forget to Budget for Closing Costs
By Deb Hitchcock Gale |
When buying a home, it’s important to have a budget and make sure you plan ahead for certain homebuying expenses. Saving for a down payment ...
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Your House Could Be the Oasis in an Inventory Desert
By Deb Hitchcock Gale |
Homebuyers are flooding the housing market right now to take advantage of record-low mortgage rates. Many have a sense of urgency to find a home ...
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When It Comes To Selling a House, Your Time Is Money [INFOGRAPHIC]
By Deb Hitchcock Gale |
Some Highlights Selling a house is no small task. If you decide to try to do it on your own, keep in mind you’ll be ...
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It’s Not Too Late To Apply For Forbearance
By Deb Hitchcock Gale |
Over the past year, the pandemic made it challenging for some homeowners to make their mortgage payments. Thankfully, the government initiated a forbearance program to ...
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Experts Say Home Prices Will Continue to Appreciate
By Deb Hitchcock Gale |
It’s clear that consumers are concerned about how quickly home values are rising. Many people fear the speed of appreciation may lead to a crash ...
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3 Graphs Showing Why You Should Sell Your House Now
By Deb Hitchcock Gale |
There’s no doubt that 2021 is the year of the seller when it comes to the housing market. If you’re a homeowner thinking of moving ...
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The Power of Mortgage Pre-Approval [INFOGRAPHIC]
By Deb Hitchcock Gale |
Some Highlights Mortgage pre-approval means a lender has reviewed your finances and, based on factors like your income, debt, and credit history, determined how much ...
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Why Waiting to Buy a Home Could Cost You a Small Fortune
By Deb Hitchcock Gale |
Many people are sitting on the fence trying to decide if now’s the time to buy a home. Some are renters who have a strong ...
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Are Interest Rates Expected to Rise Over the Next Year?
By Deb Hitchcock Gale |
So far this year, mortgage rates continue to hover around 3%, encouraging many hopeful homebuyers to enter the housing market. However, there’s a good chance ...
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4 Big Incentives for Homeowners to Sell Now
By Deb Hitchcock Gale |
The housing market keeps sailing along. The only headwind that could take it off course is the lack of inventory for sale. The National Association ...
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Americans Find the Nonfinancial Benefits of Homeownership Most Valuable
By Deb Hitchcock Gale |
Homeownership is a foundational part of the American Dream. As we look back on more than a year of sheltering in our homes, having a ...
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