Eco-Friendly, Energy-Efficient Homes Attract Buyers
By Deb Hitchcock Gale |
Are you planning to sell your house? If so, you may be surprised to hear just how much buyers value energy efficiency and eco-friendly features ...
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Why the Median Home Price Is Meaningless in Today’s Market
By Deb Hitchcock Gale |
The National Association of Realtors (NAR) will release its latest Existing Home Sales (EHS) report later this week. This monthly report provides information on the ...
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Saving for a Down Payment? Here’s What You Need To Know.
By Deb Hitchcock Gale |
If you're planning to buy your first home, then you're probably focused on saving for all the costs involved in such a big purchase. One ...
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How Owning a Home Grows Your Wealth with Time [INFOGRAPHIC]
By Deb Hitchcock Gale |
Some HighlightsIf you’re thinking of buying a home this year, be sure to factor in the long-term benefits of homeownership.Over time, homeownership allows you to ...
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Why Buying or Selling a Home Helps the Economy and Your Community
By Deb Hitchcock Gale |
If you're thinking about buying or selling a house, it's important to know that it doesn't just affect your life, but also your community.The National ...
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A Drop in Equity Doesn’t Mean Low Equity
By Deb Hitchcock Gale |
You may see media coverage talking about a drop in homeowner equity. What’s important to understand is that equity is tied closely to home values. ...
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Your Needs Matter More Than Today’s Mortgage Rates
By Deb Hitchcock Gale |
If you’re thinking about selling your house right now, chances are it’s because something in your life has changed. And, while things like mortgage rates ...
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Why You Can’t Compare Now to the ‘Unicorn’ Years of the Housing Market [INFOGRAPHIC]
By Deb Hitchcock Gale |
Some HighlightsComparing housing market metrics from one year to another can be challenging in a normal housing market – and the last few years have ...
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Are Home Prices Going Up or Down? That Depends…
By Deb Hitchcock Gale |
Media coverage about what’s happening with home prices can be confusing. A large part of that is due to the type of data being used ...
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This Real Estate Market Is the Strongest of Our Lifetime
By Deb Hitchcock Gale |
When you look at the numbers today, the one thing that stands out is the strength of this housing market. We can see this is ...
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The Main Reason Mortgage Rates Are So High
By Deb Hitchcock Gale |
Today’s mortgage rates are top-of-mind for many homebuyers right now. As a result, if you’re thinking about buying for the first time or selling your ...
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Real Estate Is Still Considered the Best Long-Term Investment
By Deb Hitchcock Gale |
With all the headlines circulating about home prices and rising mortgage rates, you may wonder if it still makes sense to invest in homeownership right ...
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