Why Some Homes Sell Faster Than Others
By Deb Hitchcock Gale |
As you think ahead to your own move, you may have noticed some houses sell within days, while others linger. But why is that? As ...
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Stocks May Be Volatile, but Home Values Aren’t
By Deb Hitchcock Gale |
With all the uncertainty in the economy, the stock market has been bouncing around more than usual. And if you’ve been watching your 401(k) or ...
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The 20% Down Payment Myth, Debunked
By Deb Hitchcock Gale |
Saving up to buy a home can feel a little intimidating, especially right now. And for many first-time buyers, the idea that you have to ...
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Your Home Equity Could Make Moving Possible
By Deb Hitchcock Gale |
Some HighlightsThanks to recent home price appreciation, homeowners have near record amounts of equity – and you may too. On average, homeowners have $311K worth ...
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What an Economic Slowdown Could Mean for the Housing Market
By Deb Hitchcock Gale |
Talk about the economy is all over the news, and the odds of a recession are rising this year. That’s leaving a lot of people ...
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A Tale of Two Housing Markets
By Deb Hitchcock Gale |
For a long time, the housing market was all sunshine for sellers. Homes were flying off the shelves, and buyers had to compete like crazy. ...
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Why Today’s Foreclosure Numbers Aren’t a Warning Sign
By Deb Hitchcock Gale |
When it feels like the cost of just about everything is rising, it’s only natural to wonder what that means for the housing market. Some ...
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Paused Your Moving Plans? Here’s Why It’s Time To Hit Play Again
By Deb Hitchcock Gale |
It’s not really a surprise that 70% of buyers paused their home search last year. Maybe you were one of them. And if so, no ...
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You Finally Have More Options for Your Move
By Deb Hitchcock Gale |
Some HighlightsIf you put your home search on hold because you couldn’t find anything you liked in your budget, it’s time to try again. There’s ...
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Should I Buy a Home Now or Wait?
By Deb Hitchcock Gale |
At some point, you’ve probably heard the saying: “Yesterday was the best time to buy a home, but the next best time is today.”That’s because ...
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By Deb Hitchcock Gale |
Let’s talk about something you might not check nearly as often as your bank account – and that’s how much your home is worth. But ...
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What You Can Do When Mortgage Rates Are a Moving Target
By Deb Hitchcock Gale |
Have you seen where mortgage rates have been lately? One day they go down a little. The next day, they go back up again. It ...
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