The Truth About Down Payments (It’s Not What You Think)
By Deb Hitchcock Gale |
Buying a home is exciting… until you start thinking about the down payment. That’s when the worry can set in.“I’ll never save enough.”“I need a ...
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The 3 Things You Risk by Pricing Too High
By Deb Hitchcock Gale |
When selling your house, the price you choose isn’t just a number, it's a strategy. And in today’s market, that strategy needs to be sharp.The ...
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What Credit Score Do You Really Need To Buy a Home?
By Deb Hitchcock Gale |
According to Fannie Mae, 90% of buyers don’t actually know what credit score lenders are looking for, or they overestimate the minimum needed.Let that sink in. That means most homebuyers ...
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Home Price Forecasts for the Second Half of 2025
By Deb Hitchcock Gale |
Some HighlightsWith all the headlines circulating recently, you may be wondering what’s next for home prices? Here’s what the expert forecasts say.Home prices are still ...
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Today’s Tale of Two Housing Markets
By Deb Hitchcock Gale |
Depending on where you live, the housing market could feel red-hot or strangely quiet right now. The truth is, local markets are starting to move ...
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Housing Market Forecasts for the Rest of 2025
By Deb Hitchcock Gale |
If you’ve been watching the market, you’ve likely noticed a few changes already this year. But what’s next? From home prices to mortgage rates, here’s ...
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The U.S. Foreclosure Map You Need To See
By Deb Hitchcock Gale |
Foreclosure headlines are making noise again – and they’re designed to stir up fear to get you to read them. But what the data shows ...
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The Latest Mortgage Rate Forecasts
By Deb Hitchcock Gale |
Some HighlightsIf you’re tempted to delay your move in hope that mortgage rates will come down, you may want to rethink that strategy based on ...
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Don’t Make These Mistakes When Selling Your House
By Deb Hitchcock Gale |
Are you thinking about selling your house? Some common mistakes today can make the process more stressful or even cost you money.Fortunately, they’re easy to ...
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Why a Newly Built Home Might Be the Move Right Now
By Deb Hitchcock Gale |
Are you looking for better home prices, or even a lower mortgage rate? You might find both in one place: a newly built home. While ...
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Mortgage Rates Are Stabilizing – How That Helps Today’s Buyers
By Deb Hitchcock Gale |
Over the past few years, affordability has been the biggest challenge for homebuyers. Between rapidly rising home prices and higher mortgage rates, many have felt ...
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The 5-Year Rule for Home Prices
By Deb Hitchcock Gale |
Some HighlightsIf recent home price headlines have you feeling worried, here’s some perspective.Home values almost always go up in the long run. And the long-term ...
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