Blog - Deb Hitchcock-Gale

What Credit Score Do You Really Need To Buy a Home?

By Deb Hitchcock Gale | Jul 30, 2025

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 ...

Home Price Forecasts for the Second Half of 2025

By Deb Hitchcock Gale | Jul 29, 2025

Some HighlightsWith all the headlines circulating recently, you may be wondering what’s next for home prices? Here’s what the expert forecasts say.Home prices are still ...

Today’s Tale of Two Housing Markets

By Deb Hitchcock Gale | Jul 28, 2025

Depending on where you live, the housing market could feel red-hot or strangely quiet right now. The truth is, local markets are starting to move ...

Housing Market Forecasts for the Rest of 2025

By Deb Hitchcock Gale | Jul 24, 2025

If you’ve been watching the market, you’ve likely noticed a few changes already this year. But what’s next? From home prices to mortgage rates, here’s ...

The U.S. Foreclosure Map You Need To See

By Deb Hitchcock Gale | Jul 23, 2025

Foreclosure headlines are making noise again – and they’re designed to stir up fear to get you to read them. But what the data shows ...

The Latest Mortgage Rate Forecasts

By Deb Hitchcock Gale | Jul 22, 2025

Some HighlightsIf you’re tempted to delay your move in hope that mortgage rates will come down, you may want to rethink that strategy based on ...

Don’t Make These Mistakes When Selling Your House

By Deb Hitchcock Gale | Jul 21, 2025

Are you thinking about selling your house? Some common mistakes today can make the process more stressful or even cost you money.Fortunately, they’re easy to ...

Why a Newly Built Home Might Be the Move Right Now

By Deb Hitchcock Gale | Jul 17, 2025

Are you looking for better home prices, or even a lower mortgage rate? You might find both in one place: a newly built home. While ...

Mortgage Rates Are Stabilizing – How That Helps Today’s Buyers

By Deb Hitchcock Gale | Jul 16, 2025

Over the past few years, affordability has been the biggest challenge for homebuyers. Between rapidly rising home prices and higher mortgage rates, many have felt ...

The 5-Year Rule for Home Prices

By Deb Hitchcock Gale | Jul 15, 2025

Some HighlightsIf recent home price headlines have you feeling worried, here’s some perspective.Home values almost always go up in the long run. And the long-term ...