Condos Could Be a Win for Today’s Buyers
By Deb Hitchcock Gale |
Not every homebuyer wants the biggest house on the block. Some want something simpler, more affordable, and easier to maintain, especially in a market where ...
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More Contracts Are Falling Through. Here’s How To Get Ahead.
By Deb Hitchcock Gale |
When you sell a house, the last thing you want is for the deal to fall apart right before closing. But according to the latest ...
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Is It Better To Buy Now or Wait for Lower Mortgage Rates? Here’s the Tradeoff
By Deb Hitchcock Gale |
Mortgage rates are still a hot topic – and for good reason. After the most recent jobs report came out weaker than expected, the bond ...
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Are These Myths About Buying a Newly Built Home Holding You Back?
By Deb Hitchcock Gale |
If you’ve been skipping over newly built homes in your search, you might be doing so based on outdated assumptions. Let’s clear up a few ...
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What You Need To Know About Concessions
By Deb Hitchcock Gale |
Some HighlightsNow that there are more homes for sale, buyers have more options. And sellers need to be more flexible to close the deal.That's why ...
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Online Home-Buying Search Terms Recently Hit 2-Year High
By Deb Hitchcock Gale |
Believe it or not, there are clear signs buyer interest is heating up again.Let’s talk about what’s really going on behind the scenes, and why ...
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Why Selling Without an Agent Can Cost You More Than You Think
By Deb Hitchcock Gale |
Cutting out the agent might seem like a smart way to save when you sell your house. But here’s the hard truth.Last year, homes that ...
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A Second Home Might Be the Missing Piece in Your Retirement Plan
By Deb Hitchcock Gale |
Are you wondering if you’re on track to retire someday?According to Intuit, 69% of people say today’s financial environment makes it tough to plan for ...
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3 Advantages of Buying a Newly Built Home Today
By Deb Hitchcock Gale |
Some HighlightsPrices, rates, and finding the right home are three of the biggest challenges for buyers today. You may find better luck with all 3 ...
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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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