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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That House That’s Been Sitting Could Be Your Best Shot at a Deal
By Deb Hitchcock Gale |
Open up a home search and you'll see them. Listings that have been on the market for two months. Three. Some longer.Most buyers scroll right ...
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Is It Still a Seller’s Market? Here’s What the Data Says.
By Deb Hitchcock Gale |
Remember a few years back when sellers held all the power and buyers were stuck offering way over asking or waiving inspections just to get ...
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Think Home Prices Will Crash? Here’s What the Experts Actually Expect.
By Deb Hitchcock Gale |
One of the biggest reasons buyers are still sitting on the sidelines is because they think home prices are going to come down.Some believe a ...
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Should You Pay for Your Buyer’s Closing Costs? What Sellers Need To Know.
By Deb Hitchcock Gale |
A few years ago, sellers could get away with saying "no" to just about everything. No repairs.No concessions.No negotiation.If buyers wanted the house, they pretty ...
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Two Big Reasons To Move This Summer
By Deb Hitchcock Gale |
A lot of people who want to move are telling themselves the same thing: "Maybe I'll just wait until later this year once things calm ...
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Lower Asking Prices Are a Win for Today’s Buyers
By Deb Hitchcock Gale |
If affordability has been the biggest thing standing between you and a home, there's a little good news. Asking prices have started to come down.The typical ...
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Could Moving a Bit Further Out Change Everything About Your Budget?
By Deb Hitchcock Gale |
Whether you're dreaming about buying your first home or wondering if it’s time to move on from the one you're in, affordability is probably weighing ...
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What Rising Inflation Means for Your Move
By Deb Hitchcock Gale |
Data shows inflation is moving in the wrong direction. But before the headlines send anyone into a panic, here's what's actually going on, why it ...
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The Mid-Year Housing Market Update: Why Forecasts Changed in 2026
By Deb Hitchcock Gale |
If the housing market feels confusing right now, you’re not alone.Mortgage rates have risen. Home sales haven't picked up like expected. And many buyers and ...
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Less House, More Home: Why Smaller Homes Are Paying Off for Today’s Buyers
By Deb Hitchcock Gale |
You started shopping with a specific mental image of your future home in your mind. Then the houses in your budget came in smaller than ...
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The Real Reason Some People Are Still Moving Right Now
By Deb Hitchcock Gale |
You may be telling yourself you’re going to wait to move – maybe you’re hoping mortgage rates will come down, prices will fall, or the ...
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