Blog - Deb Hitchcock-Gale

Why There Won’t Be a Recession That Tanks the Housing Market

By Deb Hitchcock Gale | Mar 5, 2024

There’s been a lot of recession talk over the past couple of years. And that may leave you worried we’re headed for a repeat of ...

What To Know About Credit Scores Before Buying a Home

By Deb Hitchcock Gale | Mar 4, 2024

If you want to buy a home, you should know your credit score is a critical piece of the puzzle when it comes to qualifying ...

The First Step: Getting Pre-Approved for a Mortgage [INFOGRAPHIC]

By Deb Hitchcock Gale | Mar 1, 2024

Some HighlightsIf you’re looking to buy a home in 2024, getting pre-approved is a key piece of the puzzle. Mortgage pre-approval means a lender checks ...

Why We Aren’t Headed for a Housing Crash

By Deb Hitchcock Gale | Feb 29, 2024

If you’re holding out hope that the housing market is going to crash and bring home prices back down, here’s a look at what the ...

Why You Want an Agent’s Advice for Your Move

By Deb Hitchcock Gale | Feb 28, 2024

No matter how you slice it, buying or selling a home is a big decision. And when you’re going through any change in your life ...

Why Today’s Housing Supply Is a Sweet Spot for Sellers

By Deb Hitchcock Gale | Feb 27, 2024

Wondering if it still makes sense to sell your house right now? The short answer is, yes. And if you look at the current number of homes ...

The Truth About Down Payments

By Deb Hitchcock Gale | Feb 26, 2024

If you’re planning to buy your first home, saving up for all the costs involved can feel daunting, especially when it comes to the down ...

How Changing Mortgage Rates Impact You [INFOGRAPHIC]

By Deb Hitchcock Gale | Feb 23, 2024

Some HighlightsIf you’re looking to buy a home, it’s important to know how mortgage rates impact what you can afford and how much you’ll pay ...

Expert Home Price Forecasts for 2024 Revised Up

By Deb Hitchcock Gale | Feb 22, 2024

Over the past few months, experts have revised their 2024 home price forecasts based on the latest data and market signals, and they’re even more ...

Some Experts Say Mortgage Rates May Fall Below 6% Later This Year

By Deb Hitchcock Gale | Feb 21, 2024

There’s a lot of confusion in the market about what’s happening with day-to-day movement in mortgage rates right now, but here’s what you really need ...