Why Buyers Are More Likely To Get Concessions Right Now
By Deb Hitchcock Gale |
Especially in areas where inventory is rising, both homebuilders and sellers are sweetening the deal for buyers with things like paid closing costs, mortgage rate ...
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Home Projects That Boost Value
By Deb Hitchcock Gale |
Whether you’re planning to move soon or not, it’s smart to be strategic about which home projects you take on. Your time, energy, and money ...
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Why You’ll Want a Home Inspection
By Deb Hitchcock Gale |
Some HighlightsOnce your offer is accepted, an inspector will assess the condition of the house, including things like the roof, foundation, plumbing, and more.That information ...
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Housing Market Forecasts for the Second Half of the Year
By Deb Hitchcock Gale |
From rising home prices to mortgage rate swings, the housing market has left a lot of people wondering what’s next – and whether now is ...
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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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