Expert Housing Market Forecasts for the Second Half of the Year
By Deb Hitchcock Gale |
The housing market is at a turning point, and if you’re thinking of buying or selling a home, that may leave you wondering: is it ...
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The Drop in Mortgage Rates Brings Good News for Homebuyers
By Deb Hitchcock Gale |
Over the past few weeks, the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate from Freddie Mac fell by half a percent. The drop happened over concerns about ...
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Why Growing Home Equity Is Great News if You Plan To Move [INFOGRAPHIC]
By Deb Hitchcock Gale |
Some Highlights According to the latest data from CoreLogic, the average homeowner gained $64,000 in home equity over the past 12 months. That much equity ...
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What Does an Economic Slowdown Mean for the Housing Market?
By Deb Hitchcock Gale |
According to a recent survey, more and more Americans are concerned about a possible recession. Those concerns were validated when the Federal Reserve met and ...
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How Your Equity Can Grow over Time
By Deb Hitchcock Gale |
It’s true that record levels of home price appreciation have spurred significant equity gains for homeowners over the past few years. As Diana Olick, Real ...
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Is Homeownership Still the American Dream?
By Deb Hitchcock Gale |
Defining the American dream is personal, and no one individual will have the same definition as another. But the feelings it brings about – success, ...
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Real Estate Consistently Voted Best Investment [INFOGRAPHIC]
By Deb Hitchcock Gale |
Some Highlights Based on a recent Gallup poll, real estate has been rated the best long-term investment for nine years in a row. Owning real ...
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If You’re Selling Your House This Summer, Hiring a Pro Is Critical
By Deb Hitchcock Gale |
It can be tempting, especially with how hot the housing market has been over the past two years, to consider selling your home on your ...
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Homeownership Could Be in Reach with Down Payment Assistance Programs
By Deb Hitchcock Gale |
A recent survey from Bankrate asks prospective buyers to identify the biggest obstacles in their homebuying journey. It found that 36% of those polled said ...
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A Key Opportunity for Homebuyers
By Deb Hitchcock Gale |
There’s no denying the housing market has delivered a fair share of challenges to homebuyers over the past two years. Two of the biggest hurdles ...
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Two Reasons Why Today’s Housing Market Isn’t a Bubble
By Deb Hitchcock Gale |
You may be reading headlines and hearing talk about a potential housing bubble or a crash, but it’s important to understand that the data and ...
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Why an Agent Is Essential When Pricing Your House [INFOGRAPHIC]
By Deb Hitchcock Gale |
Some Highlights When it comes to pricing your house, there’s a lot to consider. The only way to ensure you price it right is by ...
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