Blog - Deb Hitchcock-Gale

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By Deb Hitchcock Gale | Dec 24, 2021

When a House Becomes a Home

By Deb Hitchcock Gale | Dec 23, 2021

It’s clear that owning a home makes financial sense. But lately, the emotional side of what drives homeownership is becoming increasingly important. No matter the ...

The Perks of Putting 20% Down on a Home

By Deb Hitchcock Gale | Dec 22, 2021

If you’re thinking of buying a home, you’re probably wondering what you need to save for your down payment. Is it 20% of the purchase ...

The Average Homeowner Gained $56,700 in Equity over the Past Year

By Deb Hitchcock Gale | Dec 21, 2021

When you think of homeownership, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? Chances are you might focus on the non-financial benefits, like the security ...

Homebuyers: Be Ready To Act This Winter

By Deb Hitchcock Gale | Dec 20, 2021

To succeed as a buyer in today’s market, it’s important to understand which market trends will have the greatest impact on your home search. Danielle ...

2022 Housing Market Forecast [INFOGRAPHIC]

By Deb Hitchcock Gale | Dec 17, 2021

Some Highlights What does the coming year hold for the housing market? Here’s what experts project for 2022. Mortgage rates are projected to rise and ...

Homebuyers Are Going on a Shopping Spree This Winter

By Deb Hitchcock Gale | Dec 16, 2021

Black Friday and Cyber Monday are over, which means some shoppers have wrapped up their holiday buying. But there’s still a group of buyers that ...

What Everyone Wants To Know: Will Home Prices Decline in 2022?

By Deb Hitchcock Gale | Dec 15, 2021

If you’re thinking of buying a home in today’s housing market, you may be wondering how strong your investment will be. You might be asking ...

Advice for First-Generation Homebuyers

By Deb Hitchcock Gale | Dec 14, 2021

The sense of pride you’ll feel when you purchase a home can’t be overstated. For first-generation homebuyers, that feeling of accomplishment is even greater. That’s ...

If You Think the Housing Market Will Slow This Winter, Think Again.

By Deb Hitchcock Gale | Dec 13, 2021

From the opportunity to take advantage of today’s low mortgage rates to changing homeowner needs, Americans have more motivation than ever to buy a home. ...