The $280 Shift in Affordability Every Homebuyer Should Know
By Deb Hitchcock Gale |
If you paused your plans to move because of high rates or prices, it may finally be time to take a second look at your ...
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2026 Housing Market Outlook
By Deb Hitchcock Gale |
After a couple of years where the housing market felt stuck in neutral, 2026 may be the year things shift back into gear. Expert forecasts ...
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Why More Buyers Are Turning to New Construction This Year
By Deb Hitchcock Gale |
There’s a trend taking hold in real estate right now: more buyers are choosing newly built homes. And it’s not just about getting the latest ...
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Don’t Let Unrealistic Pricing Cost You Your Move
By Deb Hitchcock Gale |
These days, you’re going to want to get your price right when you get ready to sell your house. Honestly, it’s more important than ever. ...
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Why Home Prices Aren’t Actually Flat
By Deb Hitchcock Gale |
If you’ve been following real estate news lately, you’ve probably seen headlines saying home prices are flat. And at first glance, that sounds simple enough. ...
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Why Experts Say Mortgage Rates Should Ease Over the Next Year
By Deb Hitchcock Gale |
You want mortgage rates to fall – and they've started to. But is it going to last? And how low will they go?Experts say there’s ...
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Why October Is the Best Time To Buy a Home in 2025
By Deb Hitchcock Gale |
If you’ve been watching from the sidelines, now’s the time to lean in. It’s officially the best time to buy this year. According to Realtor.com, ...
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What Buyers Say They Need Most (And How the Market’s Responding)
By Deb Hitchcock Gale |
A recent survey from Bank of America asked would-be homebuyers what would help them feel better about making a move, and it’s no surprise the ...
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Closing Costs Unpacked: State-by-State Breakdowns for Today’s Buyers
By Deb Hitchcock Gale |
If you’re planning to buy a home this year, there’s one expense you can’t afford to overlook: closing costs.Almost every buyer knows they exist, but ...
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Downsizing Without Debt: How More Homeowners Are Buying Their Next House in Cash
By Deb Hitchcock Gale |
If you’ve been thinking about downsizing to lower your expenses, be closer to family, or just make life easier, here's a trend worth paying attention ...
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Why Buyers and Sellers Face Very Different Conditions Today
By Deb Hitchcock Gale |
There’s a new divide in housing right now. In some states, buyers are gaining ground. In others, sellers still have the upper hand. It all ...
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3 Reasons Affordability Is Showing Signs of Improvement This Fall
By Deb Hitchcock Gale |
For the past couple of years, it’s been tough for a lot of homebuyers to make the numbers work. Home prices shot up. Mortgage rates ...
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