Blog - Deb Hitchcock-Gale

Homeownership Is Full of Financial Benefits

By Deb Hitchcock Gale | Apr 8, 2021

A Fannie Mae survey recently revealed some of the most highly-rated benefits of homeownership, which continue to be key drivers in today’s power-packed housing market. ...

Latest Jobs Report: What Does It Mean for You & the Housing Market?

By Deb Hitchcock Gale | Apr 7, 2021

Last Friday, the Bureau of Labor Statistics released a very encouraging jobs report. The economy gained 916,000 jobs in March – well above expert projections ...

Don’t Sell on Your Own Just Because It’s a Sellers’ Market

By Deb Hitchcock Gale | Apr 6, 2021

In a sellers’ market, some homeowners might be tempted to try to sell their house on their own (known as For Sale By Owner, or ...

Your Tax Refund and Stimulus Savings May Help You Achieve Homeownership This Year

By Deb Hitchcock Gale | Apr 5, 2021

If you’re planning to buy a home this year, saving for a down payment is one of the most important steps in the process. One ...

Buyer Competition Is Good News for Sellers [INFOGRAPHIC]

By Deb Hitchcock Gale | Apr 2, 2021

Some Highlights With so many buyers looking for homes to purchase and so few houses available today, there’s a substantial increase in bidding wars, and ...

There’s No Reason To Panic Over Today’s Lending Standards

By Deb Hitchcock Gale | Apr 1, 2021

Today, some are afraid the real estate market is starting to look a lot like it did in 2006, just prior to the housing crash. ...

Is Homeownership Still Considered Part of the American Dream?

By Deb Hitchcock Gale | Mar 31, 2021

Since the birth of our nation, homeownership has always been considered a major piece of the American Dream. As Frederick Peters reports in Forbes: “The ...

How a Change in Mortgage Rate Impacts Your Homebuying Budget

By Deb Hitchcock Gale | Mar 30, 2021

Mortgage rates are on the rise this year, but they’re still incredibly low compared to the historic average. However, anytime there’s a change in the ...

[SOLD] Featured Listing: 24505 Clam Lake Drive

By Deb Hitchcock Gale | Mar 29, 2021

24505 Clam Lake Drive, Siren WI 54872 Relax on the spacious deck, sit by the firepit and enjoy the western sun gradually receding into the ...

[SOLD] Featured Listing: 361 W Saint George Avenue

By Deb Hitchcock Gale | Mar 29, 2021

361 W Saint George Avenue, Grantsburg, WI 54840 Mature yard, trees and bushes encompass this property while nestling up to the golf course greens in ...