Blog - Deb Hitchcock-Gale

What You Can Do When Mortgage Rates Are a Moving Target

By Deb Hitchcock Gale | Apr 22, 2025

Have you seen where mortgage rates have been lately? One day they go down a little. The next day, they go back up again. It ...

Don’t Miss This Prime Spring Window To Sell Your House

By Deb Hitchcock Gale | Apr 21, 2025

According to Realtor.com, the best week to list your house this year was April 13–19. And since that week has come and gone, you might ...

If the Asking Price Isn’t Compelling, It’s Not Selling

By Deb Hitchcock Gale | Apr 18, 2025

Some HighlightsUnfortunately, a lot of sellers today are setting their asking price too high. That’s leading to an uptick in price cuts.Some of the most ...

Pre-Approval Isn’t Commitment – It’s Clarity

By Deb Hitchcock Gale | Apr 17, 2025

If buying a home is on your radar – even if it’s more of a someday plan than a right now plan – getting pre-approved ...

Do You Think the Housing Market’s About To Crash? Read This First

By Deb Hitchcock Gale | Apr 16, 2025

Lately, it feels like a lot of people have been asking the same question: “Is the housing market about to crash?”If you’ve been scrolling through ...

Are You Saving Up To Buy a Home? Your Tax Refund Can Help

By Deb Hitchcock Gale | Apr 15, 2025

You’ve been working on your savings and dreaming of that moment when you finally have keys to a place that’s truly yours. What you might ...

4 Ways To Make an Offer That Stands Out This Spring

By Deb Hitchcock Gale | Apr 14, 2025

Now that spring is here, more and more buyers are jumping back into the market, and competition is heating up.If you’re serious about landing a ...

A Recession Doesn’t Mean a Housing Crisis

By Deb Hitchcock Gale | Apr 11, 2025

Some HighlightsThere’s a lot of talk about a recession lately and how the odds of one are rising. If you’re wondering what that means for ...

Why You Don’t Want To Skip Your Home Inspection

By Deb Hitchcock Gale | Apr 10, 2025

When you finally find the home you want to buy, it’s easy to get caught up in the excitement. You’ve toured the place, imagined your ...

Does Your Current Home Fit Your Retirement Plans?

By Deb Hitchcock Gale | Apr 9, 2025

Retirement isn’t just a milestone. It's the beginning of something really special. After years of hard work, it’s finally time to slow down, explore new ...