Blog - Deb Hitchcock-Gale

2021 Housing Forecast [INFOGRAPHIC]

By Deb Hitchcock Gale | Dec 18, 2020

Some Highlights Experts project an optimistic year for the 2021 housing market. With mortgage rates forecasted to remain low, high buyer demand is expected to ...

Homeowner Equity Increases an Astonishing $1 Trillion

By Deb Hitchcock Gale | Dec 17, 2020

In a year that was financially devastating for many Americans, some good news for most homeowners is the dramatic gain in home equity over the ...

3 Reasons to Be Optimistic about Real Estate in 2021

By Deb Hitchcock Gale | Dec 16, 2020

This year will be remembered for many reasons, and optimism is one thing that’s been in short supply since the spring. We’re experiencing a global ...

The Holidays Aren’t Stopping Homebuyers This Year

By Deb Hitchcock Gale | Dec 15, 2020

Black Friday and Cyber Monday are behind us, yet finding the perfect holiday gifts for friends and family is certainly still top of mind for ...

5 Steps to Follow When Applying for Forbearance

By Deb Hitchcock Gale | Dec 14, 2020

If you’re currently feeling the stress of affording your mortgage payment, or if you know someone who is, there’s still time to get help. For ...

Winning as a Buyer in a Sellers’ Market [INFOGRAPHIC]

By Deb Hitchcock Gale | Dec 11, 2020

Some Highlights Buying a home in today’s sellers’ market doesn’t have to feel like an uphill battle. Here are four ways to make sure you’re ...

Why It Makes Sense to Sell Your House This Holiday Season

By Deb Hitchcock Gale | Dec 10, 2020

If you’re one of the many homeowners thinking about taking your house off the market for the holidays, hang on. You definitely don’t want to ...

Are Home Prices Headed Toward Bubble Territory?

By Deb Hitchcock Gale | Dec 9, 2020

Talk of a housing bubble is beginning to crop up as home prices have appreciated at a rapid pace this year. This is understandable since ...

An Honest Look at Unemployment Numbers

By Deb Hitchcock Gale | Dec 8, 2020

Last Friday, the Bureau of Labor Statistics released the November Jobs Report. It revealed that, though headed in the right direction, the nation’s job recovery ...

How Remote Work Can Power Your Vacation Home Sale

By Deb Hitchcock Gale | Dec 7, 2020

This year, the opportunity to work remotely has increased the demand for vacation homes. Gay Cororaton, Senior Economist and Director of Housing and Commercial Research ...